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Athanasas Family History

Athanasas 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: Athanas, Attanasio, Athans, Athanasiou, Athens, Tanaka, Thanos

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Where is the Athanasas family from?

You can see how Athanasas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanasas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Athanasas families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Athanasas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Athanasas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Athanasas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanasas 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Athanasas. 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 48 military records available for the last name Athanasas. For the veterans among your Athanasas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanasas lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Athanasas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Athanasas in 1983 was 91, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athanasas 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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