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Andresson Family History

Andresson 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: Andreason, Andreson, Anderson, Andreasen, Andersson, Andreassen

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Where is the Andresson family from?

You can see how Andresson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andresson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Andresson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Andresson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Andresson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Andresson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andresson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Andresson ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 767 census records available for the last name Andresson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andresson 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Andresson. 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 19 military records available for the last name Andresson. For the veterans among your Andresson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andresson lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Andresson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Andresson in 1990 was 91, and 88 in 1995.

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