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Anklan Family History

Anklan 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: Anklam, Aikman, Acklin, Ackland, Allan, Nolan, Alan, Annan, Anglin

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

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Anklan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anklan 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Anklan. 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 12 military records available for the last name Anklan. For the veterans among your Anklan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anklan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Anklan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Anklan in 1964 was 79, and 74 in 2003.

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