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Amstrong Family History

Amstrong Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Armstrong, Strong, Armstong, Alston, Streng, Strang, Aston, Abston

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Where is the Amstrong family from?

You can see how Amstrong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amstrong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Amstrong families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 137 Amstrong families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Amstrong's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Amstrong families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Amstrong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Amstrong ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Amstrong. 63% of Amstrong men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Amstrong women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Amstrong were Forgeron and Nurse. .

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Forgeron
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Student
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Amstrong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amstrong 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Amstrong. 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 462 military records available for the last name Amstrong. For the veterans among your Amstrong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amstrong lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1998, in the United States, Amstrong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Amstrong in 1984 was 68, and 74 in 1998.

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