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Anthis Family History

Anthis Surname Meaning

Greek: from a derivative of anthos ‘flower’. This may also be a shortened form of patronymics such as Anthimidis (from the personal name Anthimos derived from the same word anthos).

Compare Anthes 2 and Antis.

Americanized form of German Anthes 1 or Antis.

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


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Where is the Anthis family from?

You can see how Anthis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anthis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Anthis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Anthis families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Anthis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Anthis families in 1891.
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What did your Anthis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anthis. 28% of Anthis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anthis women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 136 immigration records available for the last name Anthis. 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 509 military records available for the last name Anthis. For the veterans among your Anthis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Anthis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Anthis in 1964 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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