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Anke Family History

Anke 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, Hanke, Ake, Ante, Tanke, Anne, Ange, Ranke, Wanke, Enke

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Where is the Anke family from?

You can see how Anke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Anke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Anke families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anke's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Anke families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Anke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anke 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Anke. 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 210 military records available for the last name Anke. For the veterans among your Anke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Anke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Anke in 1960 was 50, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anke 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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