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Athanasion Family History

Athanasion 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: Athanasiou, Attanasio, Athanas, Nathanson, Hanson, Hanafin, Athans

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Where is the Athanasion family from?

You can see how Athanasion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athanasion family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Athanasion families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Athanasion's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Athanasion families in 1920.
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What did your Athanasion ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Laster
    50%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Athanasion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athanasion 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Athanasion. 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 117 military records available for the last name Athanasion. For the veterans among your Athanasion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athanasion lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Athanasion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Athanasion in 1966 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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