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Athanason Family History

Athanason 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, Athanasiou, Nathanson, Hanson, Attanasio, Athans, Thomason

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Where is the Athanason family from?

You can see how Athanason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanason family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Athanason family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Athanason's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Athanason families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Athanason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanason 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Athanason. 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 29 military records available for the last name Athanason. For the veterans among your Athanason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanason lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Athanason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Athanason in 1975 was 76, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athanason 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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