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Antaya Family History

Antaya Name Meaning

French Canadian: of Native American (Huron) origin unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Anaya, Andaya, Acharya, Rantala, Anttila, Andrea, Anas, Estay, Yanta

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Where is the Antaya family from?

You can see how Antaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antaya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Antaya families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 86 Antaya families living in Quebec. This was about 49% of all the recorded Antaya's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Antaya families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Antaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Antaya. 33% of Antaya 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 1921

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Antaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antaya 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Antaya. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 525 military records available for the last name Antaya. For the veterans among your Antaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antaya lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Antaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Antaya in 1953 was 22, and 74 in 2004.

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