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Andes Name Meaning

German: variant of Antes and in North America (also) an altered form of this. Altered form of Latvian Andis .

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


Similar surnames: Andis, Antes, Andris, Brandes, Anders, Andres, Ines, Ander, Endres

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Where is the Andes family from?

You can see how Andes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Andes families living in Tennessee. This was about 58% of all the recorded Andes's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Andes families in 1840.
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What did your Andes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andes. 19% of Andes men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Andes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andes were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Stenographer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Andes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andes 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Andes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Andes. For the veterans among your Andes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andes lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Andes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Andes in 1943 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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