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Athan Family History

Athan Surname Meaning

American shortened form of Greek patronymics derived from the personal name Athanasios meaning ‘immortal’ (see Athanas).

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


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Where is the Athan family from?

You can see how Athan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Athan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Athan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Athan families living in British Columbia. This was about 31% of all the recorded Athan's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Athan families in 1911.
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What did your Athan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Athan. 24% of Athan men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Athan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Athan 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Athan. 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 699 military records available for the last name Athan. For the veterans among your Athan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Athan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Athan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Athan in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Athan 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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