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Anderlin Family History

Anderlin 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: Sanderlin, Enderlin, Anderson, Anderton, Sandelin, Anderle, Vanderlip

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Where is the Anderlin family from?

You can see how Anderlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anderlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Anderlin families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Anderlin families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Anderlin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Anderlin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Anderlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anderlin 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Anderlin. 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 military records available for the last name Anderlin. For the veterans among your Anderlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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