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Andrs Family History

Andrs 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: Andry, Andre, Andros, Andris, Andres, Anders, Andis, Andra, Andras

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Where is the Andrs family from?

You can see how Andrs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andrs family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Andrs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Andrs family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Andrs's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Andrs families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andrs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Andrs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andrs. 100% of Andrs men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Andrs women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Andrs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andrs 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Andrs. 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 84 military records available for the last name Andrs. For the veterans among your Andrs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andrs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Andrs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Andrs in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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