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Athanasian Family History

Athanasian 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: Athanasiou, Attanasio, Athanas, Ohanesian, Hanafin, Hanania, Athans

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Where is the Athanasian family from?

You can see how Athanasian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanasian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Athanasian family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Athanasian's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Athanasian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athanasian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Athanasian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Athanasian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanasian 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Athanasian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Athanasian. For the veterans among your Athanasian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanasian lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Athanasian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Athanasian in 1982 was 85, and 86 in 1986.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athanasian 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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