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Anthey Family History

Anthey 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: Anthes, Antley, Athey, Manthey, Anthony, Athy, Hanchey, Ansley

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Where is the Anthey family from?

You can see how Anthey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anthey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anthey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Anthey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 45% of all the recorded Anthey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Anthey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anthey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anthey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Anthey. 100% of Anthey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Anthey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anthey 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Anthey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Anthey. For the veterans among your Anthey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1986, in the United States, Anthey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Anthey in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 1986.

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