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Ankins Family History

Ankins 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: Adkins, Rankins, Alkins, Akins, Aikins, Atkins, Mankins, Hankins

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Where is the Ankins family from?

You can see how Ankins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ankins families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Ankins families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ankins's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Ankins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ankins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ankins. 100% of Ankins 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Ankins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankins 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Ankins. 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 99 military records available for the last name Ankins. For the veterans among your Ankins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Ankins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ankins in 1964 was 76, and 71 in 2000.

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