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Armbrester Family History

Armbrester Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Armbrüster (see Armbruster).

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


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Where is the Armbrester family from?

You can see how Armbrester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armbrester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Armbrester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Armbrester families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Armbrester's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Armbrester families in 1911.
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What did your Armbrester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armbrester. 28% of Armbrester men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Armbrester women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armbrester were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Armbrester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armbrester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armbrester 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Armbrester. 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 248 military records available for the last name Armbrester. For the veterans among your Armbrester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armbrester lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Armbrester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Armbrester in 1966 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armbrester 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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