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Antoine Family History

Antoine Name Meaning

French Walloon and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name Antoine a French equivalent of Anthony . This surname was brought to the US mostly from Haiti. Compare Antwine .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Antwine, Antolin, Antoon, Antoni, Antonich, Pantone, Antolini

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Where is the Antoine family from?

You can see how Antoine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antoine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Antoine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Antoine families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Antoine's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Antoine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antoine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Antoine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antoine. 22% of Antoine men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Antoine women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Antoine were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Antoine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antoine 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Antoine. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Antoine. For the veterans among your Antoine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antoine lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Antoine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Antoine in 1949 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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