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Ankem Family History

Ankem 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, Asker, Angel, Sankey, Banker, Anselm, Acker, Auker, Hanke

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Where is the Ankem family from?

You can see how Ankem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ankem family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankem's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Ankem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankem 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 10 census records available for the last name Ankem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankem 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Ankem. 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 Ankem. For the veterans among your Ankem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1971, in the United States, Ankem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Ankem in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankem 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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