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Andrsen Family History

Andrsen 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: Andersen, Andren, Andresen, Andreen, Anderson, Andre, Andrea, Andres

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Where is the Andrsen family from?

You can see how Andrsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andrsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Andrsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Andrsen families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Andrsen's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Andrsen families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Andrsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andrsen 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Andrsen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Andrsen. For the veterans among your Andrsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andrsen lifespan?

Average Andrsen life expectancy in 1994 was 20 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andrsen 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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