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Ankeney Family History

Ankeney Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Anguenet (see Ankney).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ankeney family from?

You can see how Ankeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankeney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ankeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Ankeney families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankeney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ankeney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankeney 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 Ankeney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ankeney. 35% of Ankeney men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Ankeney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ankeney were Teacher and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Ankeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ankeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankeney 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ankeney. 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 497 military records available for the last name Ankeney. For the veterans among your Ankeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankeney lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Ankeney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ankeney in 1947 was 23, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ankeney 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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