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Anding Family History

Anding Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with And-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Anding family from?

You can see how Anding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anding family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Anding families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Anding family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Anding's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Anding families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anding surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Anding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Anding. 47% of Anding men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Anding women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Anding were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Mechanic
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Housework
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Anding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anding 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Anding. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Anding. For the veterans among your Anding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anding lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Anding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Anding in 1951 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anding 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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