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Andries Name Meaning

Flemish and Dutch: from the personal name Andries a vernacular form of Andreas . The Flemish surname is also found in France (Nord).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Andris, Andres, Andrie, Andreas, Andre, Andrew, Andros, Andrick

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Where is the Andries family from?

You can see how Andries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andries family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andries families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Andries family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Andries's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Andries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andries surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Andries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andries. 28% of Andries men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Andries women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andries were Farm Laborer and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Trained Nurse
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Andries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andries 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Andries. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 963 military records available for the last name Andries. For the veterans among your Andries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andries lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Andries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Andries in 1948 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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