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Andruss Family History

Andruss Surname Meaning

English: variant of Andrus.

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


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Where is the Andruss family from?

You can see how Andruss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andruss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andruss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Andruss families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Andruss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Andruss families in 1891.
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What did your Andruss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andruss. 28% of Andruss men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Andruss women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andruss were Lawyer and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Lawyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Andruss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andruss 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Andruss. 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 Andruss. For the veterans among your Andruss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andruss lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Andruss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Andruss in 1957 was 32, and 77 in 2004.

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