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Antunes Family History

Antunes Surname Meaning

Portuguese Galician and western Spanish: patronymic from the personal name António from Latin Antonius (see Anthony).

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


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Where is the Antunes family from?

You can see how Antunes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antunes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Antunes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Antunes families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Antunes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Antunes families in 1841.
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What did your Antunes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Antunes. 74% of Antunes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    74%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Antunes. 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 325 military records available for the last name Antunes. For the veterans among your Antunes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antunes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Antunes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Antunes in 1956 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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