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Ankin Family History

Ankin Surname Meaning

see Hankin. see Annakin.

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


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Where is the Ankin family from?

You can see how Ankin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ankin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Ankin families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ankin's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Ankin families in 1891.
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What did your Ankin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ankin. 80% of Ankin 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
    80%
  • Hse Duties Unpaid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ankin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankin 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Ankin. 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 177 military records available for the last name Ankin. For the veterans among your Ankin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankin lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Ankin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ankin in 1954 was 50, and 53 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankin 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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