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Anko Family History

Anko 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: Ando, Janko, Danko, Panko, Manko, Banko, Arko, Anno, Hanko, Wanko

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Where is the Anko family from?

You can see how Anko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Anko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Anko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Anko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Anko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anko 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Anko. 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 22 military records available for the last name Anko. For the veterans among your Anko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Anko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Anko in 1963 was 82, and 69 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anko 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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