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Jandrew Family History

Jandrew 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: Andrew, Andrews, Andre, Andrea, Andres, Mcandrew, Wandrey, Andree

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Where is the Jandrew family from?

You can see how Jandrew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jandrew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jandrew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Jandrew families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jandrew's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jandrew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jandrew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jandrew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jandrew. 50% of Jandrew men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Jandrew women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Pumper
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Jandrew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jandrew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jandrew 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Jandrew. 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 155 military records available for the last name Jandrew. For the veterans among your Jandrew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jandrew lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Jandrew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jandrew in 1960 was 37, and 66 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jandrew 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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