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Andora Family History

Andora Name 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: Andra, Andera, Sandora, Arora, Ando, Ander, Anda, Nora, Ancona, Andry

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Where is the Andora family from?

You can see how Andora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Andora families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Andora's in USA. New York had the highest population of Andora families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Andora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pattern Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Andora. 100% of Andora men worked as a Pattern Maker. .

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Andora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andora 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Andora. 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 26 military records available for the last name Andora. For the veterans among your Andora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andora lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Andora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Andora in 1970 was 66, and 78 in 1984.

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