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Armelin Family History

Armelin Surname Meaning

French (southern): variant of Hermelin derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Ermilo which is based on the element ermin ‘world all-embracing’.

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


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Where is the Armelin family from?

You can see how Armelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Armelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Armelin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Armelin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Armelin families in 1911.
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What did your Armelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armelin. 56% of Armelin men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Armelin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armelin were Labor and Cook.

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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
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Machine Operator
    38%
  • Cook
    25%

What Armelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Armelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armelin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Armelin. 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 149 military records available for the last name Armelin. For the veterans among your Armelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armelin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Armelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Armelin in 1962 was 54, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armelin 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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