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Antonia Family History

Antonia Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Antonia feminine form of Antonio ‘Anthony’. West Indian (Dutch Caribbean): from the personal name Antonia feminine form of Latin Antonius (see Anthony).

It is one of the surnames (compare Martina) that reflect the partially mother-oriented name culture of the formerly enslaved people in the West Indies.

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


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You can see how Antonia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antonia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Antonia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Antonia families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Antonia's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Antonia families in 1911.
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What did your Antonia ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Antonia. 28% of Antonia 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
    28%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Antonia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antonia 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Antonia. 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 304 military records available for the last name Antonia. For the veterans among your Antonia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antonia lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Antonia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Antonia in 1967 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antonia 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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