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Ankers Family History

Ankers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Anker with excrescent -s. Compare Anchors.

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


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Where is the Ankers family from?

You can see how Ankers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ankers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 257 Ankers families living in Cheshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Ankers's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Ankers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankers 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 Ankers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ankers. 15% of Ankers men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Ankers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ankers were Coal Hewer (h W ) and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Coal Hewer (h W )
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Ankers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ankers. 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 Ankers. For the veterans among your Ankers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Ankers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ankers in 1964 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankers 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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