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Ankenny Family History

Ankenny 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: Ankeney, Ankeny, Kenny, Ankney, Mckenny, Anthony, Anker, Penny

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Where is the Ankenny family from?

You can see how Ankenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankenny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ankenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ankenny family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankenny's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Ankenny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankenny 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 51 census records available for the last name Ankenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankenny 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ankenny. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ankenny. For the veterans among your Ankenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankenny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Ankenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Ankenny in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankenny 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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