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Andem Family History

Andem 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: Ander, Andel, Andes, Mander, Mandel, Anker, Angel, Adam, Lander

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Where is the Andem family from?

You can see how Andem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andem families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Andem family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Andem's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Andem families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Andem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andem 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Andem. 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 95 military records available for the last name Andem. For the veterans among your Andem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Andem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Andem in 1964 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andem 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.

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