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Andras Family History

Andras Surname Meaning

Hungarian (András): from the personal name András, which is the Hungarian form of Andreas. The surname András or Andras of Hungarian origin is also found in Romania, where it is spelled Andraş.

Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Andráš and Andraš): from Andráš, a vernacular Hungarian-influenced form (see 1 above) of the personal name Slovak Andrej and Rusyn Andriy (see Andreas).

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


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You can see how Andras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Andras families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Andras's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Andras families in 1911.
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What did your Andras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andras. 19% of Andras men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Andras women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andras were Labor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    32%
  • Maid
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Secretary
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Andras. 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 775 military records available for the last name Andras. For the veterans among your Andras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andras lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Andras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Andras in 1956 was 50, and 76 in 2004.

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