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Ankerman Family History

Ankerman 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: Ackerman, Angerman, Akerman, Akkerman, Aukerman, Anderman, Alterman

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Where is the Ankerman family from?

You can see how Ankerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ankerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ankerman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankerman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ankerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ankerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ankerman. 48% of Ankerman men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

What Ankerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ankerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankerman 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Ankerman. 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 121 military records available for the last name Ankerman. For the veterans among your Ankerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankerman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Ankerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ankerman in 1965 was 80, and 66 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ankerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankerman 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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