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Armacost Name Meaning

Variant of Armagost a surname of German origin.

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


Similar surnames: Armagost, Bracht, Amyot, Amoss, Preast, Mccort, Arnot, Abalos

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Where is the Armacost family from?

You can see how Armacost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armacost family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Armacost families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Armacost families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Armacost's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Armacost families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armacost surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armacost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armacost. 35% of Armacost men worked as a Farmer and 53% of Armacost women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armacost were Carpenter and Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    53%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Armacost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armacost 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Armacost. 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 635 military records available for the last name Armacost. For the veterans among your Armacost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armacost lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Armacost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Armacost in 1959 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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