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Andelman Family History

Andelman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Handelman.

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


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Where is the Andelman family from?

You can see how Andelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Andelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Andelman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 31% of all the recorded Andelman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Andelman families in 1920.
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What did your Andelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andelman. 41% of Andelman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Andelman women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    41%
  • Lawyer
    15%
  • Restaurant
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Andelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 921 census records available for the last name Andelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andelman 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Andelman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Andelman. For the veterans among your Andelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andelman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Andelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Andelman in 1959 was 47, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andelman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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