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Ankrom Family History

Ankrom Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Ancrum.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ankrom family from?

You can see how Ankrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ankrom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Ankrom families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Ankrom's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Ankrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankrom 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 Ankrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ankrom. 32% of Ankrom men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Ankrom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ankrom were Carpenter and 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
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ankrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankrom 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Ankrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ankrom. For the veterans among your Ankrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankrom lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ankrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ankrom in 1951 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankrom 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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