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Ankel Family History

Ankel 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, Angel, Andel, Ancel, Dankel, Ansel, Wankel, Unkel, Akel

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Where is the Ankel family from?

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

There are 267 census records available for the last name Ankel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankel 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Ankel. 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 58 military records available for the last name Ankel. For the veterans among your Ankel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Ankel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ankel in 1965 was 72, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankel 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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