But because Nobumasa, the 10th head of the family, joined Ouetsu-reppan domei (alliance among three provinces; Mutsu, Dewa, and Echigo) at the time of Meiji Restoration, the Ando family went through a confusing time as they lost a part of their territory and were deprived of their social status during Meiji period.
10代信正が明治維新に際して奥羽越列藩同盟に加わったことから、明治期の安藤家は減封されたり礼遇停止となったりと混乱していた。