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Armbuster Family History

Armbuster 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, Buster

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Where is the Armbuster family from?

You can see how Armbuster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armbuster family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Armbuster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Armbuster families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Armbuster's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Armbuster families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armbuster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Armbuster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armbuster. 30% of Armbuster men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Armbuster women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armbuster were Truck Driver and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Armbuster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Armbuster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armbuster 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Armbuster. 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 204 military records available for the last name Armbuster. For the veterans among your Armbuster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armbuster lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Armbuster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Armbuster in 1966 was 83, and 91 in 2004.

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