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Anderer Name Meaning

German: patronymic from the personal name Ander .

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


Similar surnames: Ander, Bandemer, Andert, Angerer, Anderle, Andres, Andre, Anders

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Where is the Anderer family from?

You can see how Anderer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anderer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Anderer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Anderer families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Anderer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Anderer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anderer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Anderer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anderer. 27% of Anderer men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Anderer women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Foreman
    14%
  • Cook
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Anderer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anderer 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Anderer. 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 341 military records available for the last name Anderer. For the veterans among your Anderer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anderer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Anderer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Anderer in 1961 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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