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Anten Family History

Anten Surname 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: Annen, Ante, Alten, Anton, Antes, Hanten, Aten, Antee, Auten, Antin

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Where is the Anten family from?

You can see how Anten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Anten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Anten family living in Fife. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anten's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Anten families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anten 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 Anten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anten. 20% of Anten men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Anten women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anten were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • House Maid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Anten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anten 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Anten. 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 338 military records available for the last name Anten. For the veterans among your Anten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Anten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Anten in 1968 was 72, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anten 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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