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Antar Family History

Antar Surname Meaning

Muslim and Jewish (from Syria): from the Arabic personal name ʿAntar a hero of Arabian romantic mythology originating in Mecca.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Antar family from?

You can see how Antar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Antar family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Antar's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Antar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antar 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 Antar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Antar. 100% of Antar men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Antar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Antar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antar 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Antar. 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 41 military records available for the last name Antar. For the veterans among your Antar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Antar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Antar in 1969 was 81, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antar 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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