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Ankley Family History

Ankley 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: Ansley, Antley, Ackley, Ankney, Angley, Anker, Manley, Hanley

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Where is the Ankley family from?

You can see how Ankley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ankley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ankley family living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankley's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Ankley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankley 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 Ankley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ankley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Ankley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Ankley. 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 59 military records available for the last name Ankley. For the veterans among your Ankley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ankley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ankley in 1963 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ankley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankley 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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