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Ankersmit Family History

Ankersmit 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: Anderson, Anker, Ackerman, Ackert, Angerman, Aksamit, Angers, Akers

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Where is the Ankersmit family from?

You can see how Ankersmit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankersmit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ankersmit families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ankersmit family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankersmit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ankersmit families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Ankersmit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankersmit 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Ankersmit. 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 28 military records available for the last name Ankersmit. For the veterans among your Ankersmit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankersmit lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Ankersmit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ankersmit in 1973 was 68, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankersmit 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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