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Amderson Family History

Amderson 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: Anderson, Amberson, Alderson, Amerson, Alderton, Enderson, Merson

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Where is the Amderson family from?

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

What did your Amderson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Amderson. 23% of Amderson men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Amderson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amderson were Salesman and Cook. .

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cook
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Amderson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amderson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Amderson. 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 524 military records available for the last name Amderson. For the veterans among your Amderson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amderson lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Amderson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Amderson in 1986 was 56, and 53 in 2004.

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