This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Andwers family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Andwers Family History

Andwers 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: Anders, Andreas, Andrews, Ander, Angers, Andres, Alders, Andert

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Andwers family from?

You can see how Andwers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andwers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Andwers families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Andwers families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Andwers's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Andwers families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andwers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Andwers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Andwers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andwers census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Andwers

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Andwers. 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.

View all Andwers immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Andwers. For the veterans among your Andwers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Andwers military records

You've only scratched the surface of Andwers family history

Discover More

What is the average Andwers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andwers 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Andwers

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Andwers family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial