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 Andelt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Andelt Family History

Andelt 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: Andel, Andert, Mandel, Angel, Bandel, Sandel, Anselm, Ander, Adel

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Andelt family from?

You can see how Andelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Andelt families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Andelt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Andelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Andelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Andelt. 84% of Andelt men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Andelt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

What Andelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Andelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andelt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Andelt

Passenger Lists

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Andelt. 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 Andelt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 41 military records available for the last name Andelt. For the veterans among your Andelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Andelt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Andelt family history

Discover More

What is the average Andelt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Andelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Andelt in 1966 was 28, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andelt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Andelt family tree

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