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Antwis Family History

Antwis Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Antwhistle with loss of the final syllable; see Entwistle.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Antwis family from?

You can see how Antwis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antwis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Antwis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Antwis families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Antwis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Antwis families in 1891.
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What did your Antwis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Antwis. 100% of Antwis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 705 census records available for the last name Antwis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antwis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Antwis. 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 30 military records available for the last name Antwis. For the veterans among your Antwis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antwis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Antwis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Antwis in 1976 was 85, and 89 in 1985.

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