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Anton Name Meaning

From Anton, a vernacular form of Latin Antonius (see Anthony) in Spanish (Antón), German, Swedish, Czech (Anton or Anton, short forms of Antonín), and several other languages.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Antoni, Antos, Antoon, Anthon, Antol, Manton, Acton, Antony, Danton

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Anton Ethnicity Estimate

What are the common regions with the Anton name?

These results combine data from everyone in the AncestryDNA® database with the last name Anton. The Ancestry® ethnicity regions shown are top five most common on average for these people.

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  • England & Wales

    25%

  • Ireland & Scotland

    13%

  • Germanic Europe

    12%

  • Eastern Europe & Russia

    11%

  • Greece & the Balkans

    5%

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Anton Family Origin

Where is the Anton family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Anton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anton families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Anton families living in North Carolina. This was about 28% of all the recorded Anton's in the USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Anton families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Anton Family Occupations

    What did your Anton ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Anton occupation in the USA was Farmer. 32% of Anton's were Farmers. Farmer, Carpenter and Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Anton. A less common occupation for the Anton family was Farming.

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    • Farmer

      32%

    • Carpenter

      6%

    • Laborer

      5%

    • Farming

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Anton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Anton Historical Records

    What Anton family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Anton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Anton. 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 Card

    There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Anton. For the veterans among your Anton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Anton Life Expectancy

    What is the average Anton lifespan?

    Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Anton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Anton in 1944 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Anton

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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