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Athony Family History

Athony 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: Anthony, Athy, Athens, Antony, Thon, Tony, Athey, Athans, Matheny

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Where is the Athony family from?

You can see how Athony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athony family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Athony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Athony families living in Essex. This was about 30% of all the recorded Athony's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Athony families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Athony 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 Athony ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Athony. 100% of Athony women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Athony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Athony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athony 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Athony. 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 17 military records available for the last name Athony. For the veterans among your Athony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athony lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Athony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Athony in 1975 was 87, and 59 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Athony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athony 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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