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Antaya Family History

Antaya Surname Meaning

French Canadian: of Native American (Huron) origin unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Antaya family from?

You can see how Antaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antaya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Antaya families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 86 Antaya families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Antaya's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Antaya families in 1911.
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What did your Antaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Braider were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antaya. 34% of Antaya men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Antaya women worked as a Braider. Some less common occupations for Americans named Antaya were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Mill Hand
    24%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Braider
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Mill Hand
    17%
  • Cook
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Antaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antaya 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Antaya. 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 525 military records available for the last name Antaya. For the veterans among your Antaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antaya lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Antaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Antaya in 1953 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antaya 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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