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Athanson Family History

Athanson 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: Nathanson, Hanson, Athans, Atkinson, Atchinson, Allanson, Johanson

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Where is the Athanson family from?

You can see how Athanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Athanson family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Athanson's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Athanson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Athanson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Athanson. 100% of Athanson men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Athanson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Athanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanson 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Athanson. 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 26 military records available for the last name Athanson. For the veterans among your Athanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Athanson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Athanson in 1971 was 95, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athanson 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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