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Ankerson Family History

Ankerson 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: Anderson, Akerson, Hankerson, Ackerson, Adkerson, Atkerson, Enderson

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Where is the Ankerson family from?

You can see how Ankerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ankerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Ankerson families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Ankerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ankerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankerson 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 Ankerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ankerson. 100% of Ankerson men worked as a School Master and 64% of Ankerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • School Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Butchers Cashier
    19%
  • Secondary School Teacher
    19%

What Ankerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ankerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankerson 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Ankerson. 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 186 military records available for the last name Ankerson. For the veterans among your Ankerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankerson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ankerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ankerson in 1947 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ankerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankerson 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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