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Andross Family History

Andross 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: Andros, Andress, Andruss, Andreas, Andrews, Landress, Andris, Dross

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Where is the Andross family from?

You can see how Andross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andross families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Andross families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Andross's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Andross families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andross surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Andross ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andross. 24% of Andross men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Andross women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Andross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andross 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Andross. 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 255 military records available for the last name Andross. For the veterans among your Andross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andross lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Andross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Andross in 1964 was 48, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andross 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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