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Anthem Family History

Anthem Surname 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: Anthes, Antrim, Antley, Ante, Panther, Anthis, Athey, Antes, Althen

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Where is the Anthem family from?

You can see how Anthem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anthem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Anthem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Anthem family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anthem's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Anthem families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anthem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Anthem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anthem 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 Anthem. 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 7 military records available for the last name Anthem. For the veterans among your Anthem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthem lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Anthem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Anthem in 1973 was 22, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anthem ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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