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Andis Name Meaning

Latvian: from the personal name Andis a variant of Andrejs (see Andreas ). Americanized form of German Antes .

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


Similar surnames: Andes, Andris, Aldis, Antis, Anding, Andres, Ander, Danis, Andre

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Where is the Andis family from?

You can see how Andis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Andis families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Andis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Andis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Andis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Andis. 33% of Andis men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Andis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Andis were Labor and Farmwife. .

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Farmwife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Andis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andis 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Andis. 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 788 military records available for the last name Andis. For the veterans among your Andis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Andis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Andis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Andis in 1944 was 38, and 60 in 2004.

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