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Atanasio Family History

Atanasio Surname Meaning

Italian and Spanish: from the personal name Atanasio from Greek Athanasios meaning ‘immortal’ (see Attanasio).

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


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Where is the Atanasio family from?

You can see how Atanasio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Atanasio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Atanasio families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Atanasio's in USA. New York had the highest population of Atanasio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Atanasio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Atanasio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Atanasio. 50% of Atanasio men worked as a Labrador and 100% of Atanasio women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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

  • Labrador
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Atanasio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Atanasio 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Atanasio. 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 109 military records available for the last name Atanasio. For the veterans among your Atanasio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Atanasio lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Atanasio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Atanasio in 1961 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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