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Andreus Family History

Andreus 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: Andreas, Andrews, Andres, Andreu, Andress, Andrus, Landress, Andre

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Where is the Andreus family from?

You can see how Andreus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andreus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andreus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Andreus families living in Connecticut. This was about 45% of all the recorded Andreus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Andreus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andreus 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 Andreus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andreus. 29% of Andreus men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Andreus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andreus were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Andreus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andreus 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Andreus. 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 278 military records available for the last name Andreus. For the veterans among your Andreus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andreus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Andreus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Andreus in 1963 was 70, and 73 in 2001.

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