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Athanase Family History

Athanase 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, Athans, Tanabe, Athens, Thanos, Attanasio, Watanabe, Arbanas

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Where is the Athanase family from?

You can see how Athanase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanase family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Athanase family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Athanase's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Athanase families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Athanase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanase 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Athanase. 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 12 military records available for the last name Athanase. For the veterans among your Athanase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanase lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Athanase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Athanase in 1968 was 41, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athanase 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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