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Ant Family History

Ant 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: An, Gant, Kant, Ast, Abt, Sant, Apt, Fant, Art, Ante

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Where is the Ant family from?

You can see how Ant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ant family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ant families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ant's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ant 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 Ant ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Ant. 100% of Ant 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Ant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ant 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ant. 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 445 military records available for the last name Ant. For the veterans among your Ant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ant in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ant 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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