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Ankenbrant Family History

Ankenbrant Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dankenbring, Vandenbrink, Ankenbauer, Rosengrant, Anker, Ackerman

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Where is the Ankenbrant family from?

You can see how Ankenbrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankenbrant family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ankenbrant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Ankenbrant families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankenbrant's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ankenbrant families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankenbrant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Ankenbrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankenbrant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Ankenbrant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Ankenbrant. For the veterans among your Ankenbrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankenbrant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Ankenbrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Ankenbrant in 1968 was 87, and 60 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankenbrant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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