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Anteau Family History

Anteau Name 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: Buteau, Anstead, Ante, Antell, Antar, Antes, Manseau, Barteau, Antal

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Where is the Anteau family from?

You can see how Anteau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anteau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Anteau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Anteau families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anteau's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Anteau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anteau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anteau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anteau. 48% of Anteau men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Anteau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anteau were Unckibbor Labor and Housework. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Owner
    9%
  • Pressman
    9%
  • Unckibbor Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
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What Anteau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Anteau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anteau 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Anteau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 147 military records available for the last name Anteau. For the veterans among your Anteau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anteau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Anteau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Anteau in 1964 was 63, and 78 in 2004.

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