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Anoka Family History

Anoka 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: Arora, Tanaka, Anaya, Anda, Nora, Aoki, Ancona, Anna, Noya, Nova

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Where is the Anoka family from?

You can see how Anoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anoka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Anoka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 37 Anoka families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Anoka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Anoka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anoka 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 Anoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anoka. 100% of Anoka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Anoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anoka 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Anoka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Anoka. For the veterans among your Anoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anoka lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Anoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Anoka in 1985 was 24, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anoka 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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