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Ankes Family History

Ankes 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: Anker, Hankes, Antes, Akes, Anes, Andes, Bankes, Aukes, Asker, Angel

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Where is the Ankes family from?

You can see how Ankes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ankes families living in Iowa. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ankes's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ankes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankes 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 75 census records available for the last name Ankes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankes 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Ankes. 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 Ankes. For the veterans among your Ankes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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