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Antel Family History

Antel 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: Angel, Mantel, Andel, Ante, Ancel, Antell, Pantel, Antes, Ansel

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Where is the Antel family from?

You can see how Antel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Antel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Antel family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Antel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Antel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antel 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 Antel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antel. 24% of Antel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Antel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Antel were New Worker and Maid. .

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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
    24%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Antel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antel 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Antel. 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 366 military records available for the last name Antel. For the veterans among your Antel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antel lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Antel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Antel in 1954 was 45, and 83 in 2004.

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