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Andrist Family History

Andrist Surname Meaning

Swiss German: variant of Andris with excrescent -t.

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


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Where is the Andrist family from?

You can see how Andrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andrist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Andrist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Andrist family living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Andrist's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Andrist families in 1891.
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What did your Andrist ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andrist. 46% of Andrist men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Andrist women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andrist were Janitor and Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Farm Hand
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Janitor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    56%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Andrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andrist 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Andrist. 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 368 military records available for the last name Andrist. For the veterans among your Andrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andrist lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Andrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Andrist in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2004.

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