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Armsby Family History

Armsby Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Ormsby with unrounding of the initial vowel.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Armsby family from?

You can see how Armsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Armsby families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Armsby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Armsby families in 1911.
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What did your Armsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Armsby. 100% of Armsby 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Armsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armsby 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Armsby. 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 482 military records available for the last name Armsby. For the veterans among your Armsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armsby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Armsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Armsby in 1965 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armsby 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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