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Antler Family History

Antler 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: Antley, Antle, Andler, Entler, Ostler, Anker, Sandler, Alter, Butler

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Where is the Antler family from?

You can see how Antler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Antler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Antler families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Antler's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Antler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antler 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 Antler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antler. 37% of Antler men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Antler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Antler were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Antler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Antler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antler 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Antler. 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 123 military records available for the last name Antler. For the veterans among your Antler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Antler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Antler in 1961 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antler 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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