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Andon Family History

Andon Surname Meaning

Galician (Andón): habitational name from Andón in Pontevedra province (Galicia Spain).

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


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You can see how Andon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Andon families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Andon's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Andon families in 1911.
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What did your Andon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Andon. 100% of Andon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Andon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andon 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 880 immigration records available for the last name Andon. 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 301 military records available for the last name Andon. For the veterans among your Andon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Andon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Andon in 1964 was 79, and 91 in 2004.

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