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Ankewitz Family History

Ankewitz Name 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: Rakowitz, Nemitz, Dewitz, Bonewitz, Neitz, Keitz, Falkowitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Ankewitz family from?

You can see how Ankewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ankewitz family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankewitz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ankewitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankewitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ankewitz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ankewitz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Ankewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankewitz 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Ankewitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Ankewitz. For the veterans among your Ankewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankewitz lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Ankewitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ankewitz in 1966 was 69, and 81 in 1998.

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