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Anliker Family History

Anliker Surname Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name for someone whose homestead was next to a mountain slope or on the edge of a village.

It originates from Middle High German anligen -licken ‘to lie next to’.

The name also features the -er suffix, which denotes an inhabitant.

This linguistic combination underscores the relationship between the individual's home and their geographic surroundings.

Overall, it reflects the cultural significance of the landscape in Swiss German identity.

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


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Where is the Anliker family from?

You can see how Anliker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anliker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anliker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Anliker families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Anliker's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Anliker families in 1880.
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What did your Anliker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anliker. 54% of Anliker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anliker women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anliker were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Anliker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Anliker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anliker 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Anliker. 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 152 military records available for the last name Anliker. For the veterans among your Anliker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anliker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Anliker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Anliker in 1966 was 78, and 66 in 2004.

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