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Antes Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular form common in the Rhineland of the personal name Anton Latin Antonius (see Anthony) a variant of Anthes. German: humanistic surname a Hellenization of Blume literally ‘flower’ (see Blum) with reference to the Greek word anthos ‘flower’. Compare Andes and Andis.

Dutch: from the personal name Ant(e) a short form of the ancient Germanic names such as Andbert with genitive inflection -s. Dutch: alternatively perhaps a variant of Antens itself possibly from a vernacular form of Antoons a patronymic from Antonius (see Anton).

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


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You can see how Antes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Antes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Antes families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Antes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Antes families in 1891.
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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Antes. 100% of Antes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Antes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Antes in 1941 was 32, and 70 in 2004.

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