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Athanasen Family History

Athanasen 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, Attanasio, Athans, Johansen, Athanasiou, Johannsen, Hansen

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Where is the Athanasen family from?

You can see how Athanasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanasen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Athanasen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Athanasen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Athanasen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Athanasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanasen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Athanasen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Athanasen. For the veterans among your Athanasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanasen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Athanasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Athanasen in 1971 was 75, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athanasen 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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