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Andros Family History

Andros Surname Meaning

English: variant of Andrews. This surname is very rare in Britain. American shortened form of Greek Andronikos (see Andron) or of any other surname based on a personal name beginning with Andr- (from andros genitive of anēr ‘man male’).

e.g. Androutsos including their patronymics and other derivatives such as Andronikidis.

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


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You can see how Andros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Andros families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Andros's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Andros families in 1891.
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What did your Andros ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Andros. 100% of Andros women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Andros lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Andros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Andros in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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