This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Armburster family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Armburster Family History

Armburster Surname 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: Armbruster, Armbrister, Bruster, Armbrust, Muster, Amster, Munster

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Armburster family from?

You can see how Armburster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armburster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Armburster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Armburster families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Armburster's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Armburster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armburster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Armburster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armburster. 47% of Armburster men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Armburster | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Machinist
    24%
  • Shipping Clerk
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    16%

What Armburster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 446 census records available for the last name Armburster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armburster census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Armburster

Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Armburster. 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.

View all Armburster immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Armburster. For the veterans among your Armburster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Armburster military records

You've only scratched the surface of Armburster family history

Discover More

What is the average Armburster lifespan?

Average Armburster life expectancy in 1987 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Armburster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armburster 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Armburster family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial