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Armistad Family History

Armistad 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: Armistead, Reistad, Armstead, Tristan, Karlstad, Armitage, Rogstad

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Where is the Armistad family from?

You can see how Armistad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armistad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Armistad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Armistad families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Armistad's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Armistad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armistad 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 Armistad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armistad. 100% of Armistad men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Armistad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Armistad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armistad 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Armistad. 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 48 military records available for the last name Armistad. For the veterans among your Armistad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armistad lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Armistad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Armistad in 1965 was 56, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Armistad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armistad 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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