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Andress Family History

Andress Surname Meaning

German: variant of Andres. English: variant of Andrews.

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


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Where is the Andress family from?

You can see how Andress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andress family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Andress families living in Sussex. This was about 17% of all the recorded Andress's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Andress families in 1891.
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What did your Andress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Andress. 43% of Andress men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Andress women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andress were Builders Labourer and None Ret.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • French Polisher
    29%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Service
    4%
  • Fruit Shop Asst
    4%
  • None Ret
    4%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Andress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andress 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Andress. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Andress. For the veterans among your Andress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andress lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Andress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Andress in 1947 was 35, and 71 in 2004.

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