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Anttonen Family History

Anttonen 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: Antonsen, Antone, Anthony, Antoni, Antony, Rantanen, Antolin, Annen

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Where is the Anttonen family from?

You can see how Anttonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anttonen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anttonen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Anttonen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Anttonen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Anttonen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anttonen 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 Anttonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anttonen. 46% of Anttonen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Anttonen women worked as a Maid.

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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
    46%
  • Farmer
    37%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Anttonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Anttonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anttonen 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Anttonen. 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 45 military records available for the last name Anttonen. For the veterans among your Anttonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anttonen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Anttonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Anttonen in 1943 was 38, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anttonen 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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