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Anks Family History

Anks 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: Banks, Hanks, Anes, Danks, Inks, Sanks, Anas, An, Bank, Rank

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Where is the Anks family from?

You can see how Anks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Anks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Anks family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Anks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Anks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Anks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anks 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Anks. 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 30 military records available for the last name Anks. For the veterans among your Anks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anks lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Anks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Anks in 1971 was 79, and 83 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anks 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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