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Armand Name Meaning

French West Indian (mainly Haiti) and Mauritian: from the French personal name Armand from ancient Germanic Hardman or Hariman composed of the elements hard ‘hard strong’ or hari ‘army’ and man ‘man’ (see Hermann ). This surname is also found in England where it is of Huguenot origin. Compare Arman Arment and Armond .

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


Similar surnames: Arman, Armond, Armando, Harman, Armani, Arcand, Armon, Garland

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Where is the Armand family from?

You can see how Armand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 103 Armand families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Armand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Armand families in 1911.
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What did your Armand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Armand. 24% of Armand men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Armand women worked as a Journalier. .

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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
    24%
  • Journalier
    20%
  • Vendeur
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Armand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armand 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Armand. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Armand. For the veterans among your Armand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armand lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Armand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Armand in 1951 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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