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Athans Family History

Athans Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Greek patronymics derived from the personal name Athanasios meaning ‘immortal’ (see Athanas).

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


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Where is the Athans family from?

You can see how Athans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Athans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Athans families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Athans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Athans families in 1891.
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What did your Athans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Sales Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Athans. 23% of Athans men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Athans women worked as a Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Screw Machine Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Athans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athans 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 663 immigration records available for the last name Athans. 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 229 military records available for the last name Athans. For the veterans among your Athans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athans lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Athans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Athans in 1952 was 56, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athans 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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