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Athanis Family History

Athanis 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, Athens, Thanos, Alanis, Stanis, Hanis, Athas, Athan

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Where is the Athanis family from?

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

There are 30 census records available for the last name Athanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Athanis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Athanis. For the veterans among your Athanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanis lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Athanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Athanis in 1987 was 88, and 71 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athanis 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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