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Antigua Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of several places called Antigua especially in Gran Canaria or La Antigua, from antiguo ‘old’.

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


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You can see how Antigua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antigua family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Antigua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Antigua family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Antigua's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Antigua families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Antigua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antigua 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Antigua. 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 16 military records available for the last name Antigua. For the veterans among your Antigua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antigua lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Antigua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Antigua in 1971 was 81, and 68 in 2003.

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