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Antana Family History

Antana 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: Antuna, Santana, Antaya, Anania, Anand, Rantala, Fontana, Annand

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Where is the Antana family from?

You can see how Antana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Antana families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Antana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Antana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Antana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antana 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Antana. 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 7 military records available for the last name Antana. For the veterans among your Antana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antana lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Antana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Antana in 1996 was 37, and 82 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antana 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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