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Anske Family History

Anske 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: Ganske, Manske, Asker, Anker, Paske, Banse, Anson, Ansley, Hanke

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Where is the Anske family from?

You can see how Anske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Anske families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Anske families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Anske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Anske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anske ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Anske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anske 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Anske. 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 54 military records available for the last name Anske. For the veterans among your Anske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anske lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Anske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Anske in 1970 was 73, and 81 in 2000.

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