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Antona Family History

Antona 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: Antoni, Ancona, Antony, Anton, Antuna, Antone, Anthony, Alton, Manton

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Where is the Antona family from?

You can see how Antona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antona family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Antona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Antona families living in Alberta. This was about 29% of all the recorded Antona's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Antona families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antona 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 Antona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antona. 36% of Antona men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Antona women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Antona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Antona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antona 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Antona. 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 85 military records available for the last name Antona. For the veterans among your Antona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antona lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Antona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Antona in 1968 was 68, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antona 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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