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Ankenman Family History

Ankenman 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: Ackerman, Angerman, Andelman, Akerman, Akkerman, Aukerman, Anderman

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Where is the Ankenman family from?

You can see how Ankenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankenman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ankenman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Ankenman families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankenman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Ankenman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankenman 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 Ankenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ankenman. 50% of Ankenman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Ankenman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Ankenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankenman 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ankenman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ankenman. For the veterans among your Ankenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankenman lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ankenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ankenman in 1947 was 69, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ankenman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankenman 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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