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Ankron Family History

Ankron 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: Ankrom, Kron, Anson, Aaron, Agron, Andros, Anton, Antoon, Andren

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Where is the Ankron family from?

You can see how Ankron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankron family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ankron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ankron family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankron's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ankron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankron 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 Ankron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ankron. 40% of Ankron men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ankron women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ankron were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Machinist
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Ankron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Ankron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankron 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ankron. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ankron. For the veterans among your Ankron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Ankron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ankron in 1965 was 76, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankron 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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