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Andelson Family History

Andelson Surname 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, Adelson, Nelson, Enderson, Engelson, Anderton, Andelman

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Where is the Andelson family from?

You can see how Andelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Andelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Andelson family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Andelson's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Andelson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Andelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andelson. 32% of Andelson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Andelson women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Soldier
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Andelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Andelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andelson 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Andelson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Andelson. For the veterans among your Andelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andelson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Andelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Andelson in 1963 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andelson 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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