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Andison Family History

Andison Surname Meaning

from Andy a pet form of Andrew + the patronymic -son.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Andison family from?

You can see how Andison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andison families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 27 Andison families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Andison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Andison families in 1911.
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What did your Andison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Andison. 58% of Andison men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Andison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andison 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Andison. 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 280 military records available for the last name Andison. For the veterans among your Andison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andison lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1992, in the United States, Andison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Andison in 1958 was 50, and 56 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andison 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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