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Athis Family History

Athis 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: Anthis, Mathis, Athas, Hatzis, Annis, Allis, Stathis, Matis, Athy

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Where is the Athis family from?

You can see how Athis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Athis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Athis family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Athis's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Athis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athis 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 232 census records available for the last name Athis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athis 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Athis. 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 49 military records available for the last name Athis. For the veterans among your Athis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Athis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Athis in 1973 was 54, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athis 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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