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Andros Name Meaning

English: variant of Andrews. Swiss German and Hungarian: derivative of the personal name Andreas. Perhaps a reduced form of Greek Andronikos, Andronidis, or some other similar surname, all patronymics from Andreas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Andris, Andres, Andras, Andreas, Endris, Andrea, Andrew, Andrus

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Andros Family Origin

Where is the Andros family from?

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You can see how Andros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Andros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Andros families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Andros families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Andros's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Andros families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Andros surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Andros Family Occupations

What did your Andros ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Andros occupation in Canada was Apprentis. 17% of Andros's were Apprentiss. A less common occupation for the Andros family was Printer. Apprentis, Bank Clerk and Dress Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Andros.

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  • Apprentis

    17%

  • Bank Clerk

    17%

  • Dress Maker

    17%

  • Printer

    17%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Andros ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Andros Historical Records

What Andros family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Andros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Andros census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Andros. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Andros. For the veterans among your Andros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Andros Life Expectancy

What is the average Andros lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Andros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Andros in 1962 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Andros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Andros 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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