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Ankum Family History

Ankum 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: Ankrum, Allum, Anker, Ranum, Angus, Ancrum, Anklam, Mangum, Lanum

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Where is the Ankum family from?

You can see how Ankum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ankum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ankum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ankum family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Ankum's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ankum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ankum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ankum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ankum. 47% of Ankum men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Ankum women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ankum were Farm Labor and Laundress. .

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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
    47%
  • Sawyer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farm Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    63%
  • Laundress
    38%
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What Ankum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Ankum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ankum 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Ankum. 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 135 military records available for the last name Ankum. For the veterans among your Ankum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ankum lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Ankum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ankum in 1961 was 42, and 68 in 2003.

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