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Atheny Family History

Atheny 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: Athens, Athey, Matheny, Anthony, Athy, Then, Wathen, Achen, Doheny

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Where is the Atheny family from?

You can see how Atheny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atheny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Atheny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Atheny families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Atheny's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Atheny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atheny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Atheny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atheny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Atheny. 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 Atheny. For the veterans among your Atheny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atheny lifespan?

Average Atheny life expectancy in 1965 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Atheny 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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