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Armstorng Family History

Armstorng 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: Armstong, Armstrong, Alston, Ruston, Harston, Hartshorn, Preston

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Where is the Armstorng family from?

You can see how Armstorng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstorng family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armstorng families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Armstorng families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Armstorng's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Armstorng families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armstorng 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 Armstorng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armstorng. 23% of Armstorng men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Armstorng women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armstorng were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

What Armstorng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Armstorng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstorng 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Armstorng. 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 172 military records available for the last name Armstorng. For the veterans among your Armstorng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armstorng lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Armstorng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Armstorng in 1980 was 67, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armstorng 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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