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Athens Name Meaning

Americanized form of Greek patronymics derived from the personal name Athanasios meaning ‘immortal’ (see Athanas ). Compare Athans . Americanized form of Greek Atheneos ‘Athenian’ or Athenakis a habitational name for someone from the city of Athens. These were also used as nicknames for people who had spent time in Athens and liked to show off their worldliness.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Athans, Athan, Anthes, Athas, Athanas, Achen, Theys, Gathers, Levens

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Where is the Athens family from?

You can see how Athens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Athens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Athens families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Athens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Athens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Athens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Athens. 100% of Athens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Athens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Athens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11,000 military records available for the last name Athens. For the veterans among your Athens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athens lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Athens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Athens in 1953 was 57, and 52 in 2004.

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