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Antz Family History

Antz 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: Lantz, Artz, Ante, Nantz, Wantz, Kantz, Jantz, Arntz, Rantz, Atz

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Where is the Antz family from?

You can see how Antz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Antz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Antz families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Antz's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Antz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antz 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 Antz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Antz. 31% of Antz 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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

What Antz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Antz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antz 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Antz. 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 465 military records available for the last name Antz. For the veterans among your Antz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Antz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Antz in 1963 was 85, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Antz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antz 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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