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Armist Family History

Armist 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: Artist, Artis, Grist, Crist, Ermis, Armes, Aris, Krist, Armas, Rist

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Where is the Armist family from?

You can see how Armist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armist family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Armist families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Armist family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Armist's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Armist families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Armist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armist 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Armist. 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 2 military records available for the last name Armist. For the veterans among your Armist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armist lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Armist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Armist in 1991 was 20, and 62 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armist 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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