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Antonis Family History

Antonis 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: Antoni, Antonio, Antonik, Annis, Antony, Antolin, Antos, Anthis

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Where is the Antonis family from?

You can see how Antonis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antonis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Antonis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Antonis family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Antonis's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Antonis families in 1880.
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What did your Antonis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antonis. 57% of Antonis men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Antonis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Antonis were Pressman and Waitress. .

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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
    57%
  • Owner
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Pressman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%
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Census Records

There are 894 census records available for the last name Antonis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antonis 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Antonis. 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 187 military records available for the last name Antonis. For the veterans among your Antonis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antonis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Antonis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Antonis in 1963 was 63, and 78 in 2002.

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