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Antus Family History

Antus 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: Angus, Antos, Antes, Artus, Antis, Annis, Santos, Knaus, Anthes

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Where is the Antus family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Antus. 25% of Antus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Grinder
    25%

What Antus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 545 census records available for the last name Antus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Antus 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Antus. 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 175 military records available for the last name Antus. For the veterans among your Antus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Antus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Antus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Antus in 1962 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Antus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Antus 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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