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Antas Family History

Antas 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: Antos, Antar, Antes, Antal, Annas, Antis, Anas, Arras, Ranta, Annis

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Where is the Antas family from?

You can see how Antas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Antas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Antas family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Antas's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Antas families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Antas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antas. 30% of Antas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Antas women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Coal Digger
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Antas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Antas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antas 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Antas. 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 47 military records available for the last name Antas. For the veterans among your Antas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Antas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Antas in 1971 was 66, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antas 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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