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Andry Family History

Andry Surname Meaning

French:: northern variant of André (see Andre). This surname is also found in Britain.

It originates from an Old French personal name of ancient Germanic origin, composed of the elements and ‘(the uttermost) end (of a sword)’ + rīc ‘power’.

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


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Where is the Andry family from?

You can see how Andry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Andry families living in Wiltshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Andry's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Andry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andry 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 Andry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andry. 33% of Andry men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Andry women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andry were Carpenter 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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Maid
    11%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Andry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andry 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Andry. 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 810 military records available for the last name Andry. For the veterans among your Andry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andry lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Andry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Andry in 1959 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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