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Armson Family History

Armson Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Ermin (see Armin) + -son. Variant of Armsden.

Compare Henrie Armston 1559 in IGI (Thornton Leics) and Charles Armston 1602 in IGI (Birstall Leics) with the 1571 and 1596 bearers below.

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


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Where is the Armson family from?

You can see how Armson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 23 Armson families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Armson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Armson families in 1911.
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What did your Armson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Armson. 65% of Armson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Armson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armson were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Armson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armson 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Armson. 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 421 military records available for the last name Armson. For the veterans among your Armson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armson lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Armson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Armson in 1947 was 42, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armson 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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