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Athi Family History

Athi 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: Athy, Atha, Thi, Shi, Chi, Rath, Aho, Ahl, Ash, Bath

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Where is the Athi family from?

You can see how Athi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Athi family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Athi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Athi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Athi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athi 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Athi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Athi. For the veterans among your Athi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athi lifespan?

Average Athi life expectancy in 1996 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Athi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athi 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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