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Antelman Family History

Antelman 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: Andelman, Alterman, Angerman, Appelman, Abelman, Inselman, Lanterman

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Where is the Antelman family from?

You can see how Antelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antelman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Antelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Antelman families living in Iowa. This was about 60% of all the recorded Antelman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Antelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Antelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Antelman. 50% of Antelman men worked as a Cutter. .

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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

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Antelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antelman 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Antelman. 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 54 military records available for the last name Antelman. For the veterans among your Antelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antelman lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Antelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Antelman in 1952 was 49, and 98 in 2003.

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