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Andeson Family History

Andeson Name 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: Anderson, Andreson, Anson, Enderson, Arneson, Anderton, Acheson

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Where is the Andeson family from?

You can see how Andeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andeson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andeson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 45 Andeson families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Andeson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Andeson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Andeson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Andeson. 60% of Andeson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Andeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andeson 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Andeson. 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 434 military records available for the last name Andeson. For the veterans among your Andeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andeson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Andeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Andeson in 1966 was 77, and 61 in 2003.

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