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Antry Family History

Antry 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: Santry, Autry, Andry, Awtry, Lantry, Chantry, Athy, Aubry, Antrim

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Where is the Antry family from?

You can see how Antry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Antry family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Antry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Antry family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Antry's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Antry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Antry 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 Antry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Antry. 50% of Antry men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Antry women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Antry were Weaver and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Weaver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • New Worker
    10%

What Antry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Antry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antry 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Antry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Antry. For the veterans among your Antry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Antry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Antry in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antry 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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