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Andrus Name Meaning

English: variant of Andrews .

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


Similar surnames: Andruss, Andros, Andress, Andris, Landrus, Ondrus, Andry, Alders

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Where is the Andrus family from?

You can see how Andrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andrus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 48 Andrus families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Andrus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Andrus families in 1911.
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What did your Andrus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Andrus. 67% of Andrus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Andrus 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Farmers Son
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40,000 census records available for the last name Andrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andrus 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Andrus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Andrus. For the veterans among your Andrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andrus lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Andrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Andrus in 1946 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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