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Athas Family History

Athas Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Athas family from?

You can see how Athas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Athas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Athas families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Athas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Athas families in 1891.
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What did your Athas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Athas. 15% of Athas men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Athas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Athas were Proprietor and Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Athas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athas 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Athas. 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 313 military records available for the last name Athas. For the veterans among your Athas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Athas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Athas in 1964 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athas 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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