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Athern Family History

Athern 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: Ahern, Athearn, Mathern, Thorn, Stern, Mather, Athens, Thurn, Rather

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Where is the Athern family from?

You can see how Athern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athern family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Athern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Athern family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Athern's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Athern families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Athern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athern 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Athern. 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 97 military records available for the last name Athern. For the veterans among your Athern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athern lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Athern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Athern in 1979 was 79, and 66 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athern 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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