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Anthan Family History

Anthan 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: Athan, Anthon, Antman, Anthony, Nathan, Anthes, Anthis, Anton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anthan 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Anthan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Anthan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anthan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Anthan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Anthan. For the veterans among your Anthan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Anthan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Anthan in 1989 was 66, and 95 in 2001.

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