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Atanas Family History

Atanas 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: Athanas, Panas, Llanas, Taras, Atlas, Arana, Planas, Alanis, Stanis

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Where is the Atanas family from?

You can see how Atanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atanas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Atanas families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Atanas's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Atanas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Atanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atanas 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Atanas. 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 34 military records available for the last name Atanas. For the veterans among your Atanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atanas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Atanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Atanas in 1967 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atanas 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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