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Anketell Family History

Anketell Surname Meaning

from the Anglo-Norman French personal name An(s)ketill a Norman form of Old Scandinavian Ásketill (see Ashkettle) influenced by Continental Germanic names in Ans-.

Compare Antell Askell Axtell and Uncle all from other variants of the same personal name.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Anketell family from?

You can see how Anketell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anketell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Anketell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Anketell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Anketell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Anketell families in 1891.
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What did your Anketell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Anketell. 60% of Anketell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Anketell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anketell 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Anketell. 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 111 military records available for the last name Anketell. For the veterans among your Anketell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anketell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Anketell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Anketell in 1962 was 78, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anketell 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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