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Armsrong Family History

Armsrong 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: Armstrong, Armstong, Arnson, Armon, Armond, Groshong, Morong, Song

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Where is the Armsrong family from?

You can see how Armsrong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armsrong family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armsrong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Armsrong families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Armsrong's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Armsrong families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armsrong 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 177 census records available for the last name Armsrong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armsrong 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Armsrong. 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 33 military records available for the last name Armsrong. For the veterans among your Armsrong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armsrong lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Armsrong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Armsrong in 1965 was 72, and 18 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armsrong 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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