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Anthen Family History

Anthen 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, Althen, Anthon, Anthony, Athens, Antley, Then, Annen, Ante

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Where is the Anthen family from?

You can see how Anthen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anthen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Anthen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Anthen family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Anthen's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Anthen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anthen 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 Anthen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anthen. 100% of Anthen men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Anthen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anthen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Anthen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Anthen. For the veterans among your Anthen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1995, in the United States, Anthen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Anthen in 1988 was 77, and 87 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anthen 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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