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Anthofer Family History

Anthofer 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: Anthony, Anthes, Hofer, Panther, Althoff, Ringhofer, Authier, Amthor

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Where is the Anthofer family from?

You can see how Anthofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anthofer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Anthofer families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Anthofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Anthofer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anthofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Anthofer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anthofer. 50% of Anthofer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Anthofer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anthofer were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    30%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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What Anthofer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Anthofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anthofer 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Anthofer. 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 460 military records available for the last name Anthofer. For the veterans among your Anthofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anthofer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Anthofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Anthofer in 1962 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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