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Ankster Family History

Ankster 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: Anker, Nester, Sangster, Anstey, Amster, Aster, Ganster, Auster

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankster 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 Ankster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ankster. 100% of Ankster men worked as a Finisher and 100% of Ankster women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Finisher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Ankster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankster 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Ankster. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ankster. For the veterans among your Ankster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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