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Antell Family History

Antell Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Anglo-Norman French personal name Antil a shortened form of Anketil a common Norman variant of Old Norse Ásketill (see Axtell).

English: variant of Antill a habitational name from Ampthill in Bedfordshire.

Swedish and Finnish (of Swedish origin): ornamental name from placenames in Finland and Sweden such as Ant(t)ila and Antby + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


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Where is the Antell family from?

You can see how Antell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Antell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Antell families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Antell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Antell families in 1891.
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What did your Antell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Antell. 21% of Antell men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 82% of Antell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Antell were Gardener and Childrens Nurse.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Farm Work Assisting Fat
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Childrens Nurse
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Antell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antell 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Antell. 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 500 military records available for the last name Antell. For the veterans among your Antell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Antell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Antell in 1960 was 55, and 70 in 2004.

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