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Andelin Family History

Andelin Surname Meaning

Swedish and Finnish (of Swedish origin): ornamental name from placenames in Finland and Sweden such as Ant(t)ila and Antby or from the Swedish personal name Anders or its Finnish variant Antti + the suffix -(l)in derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’.

This surname is more common in Finland than in Sweden.

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


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Where is the Andelin family from?

You can see how Andelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Andelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Andelin families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Andelin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Andelin families in 1891.
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What did your Andelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Andelin. 50% of Andelin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Andelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andelin 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Andelin. 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 104 military records available for the last name Andelin. For the veterans among your Andelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andelin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Andelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Andelin in 1960 was 38, and 63 in 2003.

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