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Armstrom Family History

Armstrom 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, Rystrom, Markstrom, Malmstrom, Carlstrom, Ahlstrom

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Where is the Armstrom family from?

You can see how Armstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstrom family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Armstrom family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Armstrom's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Armstrom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armstrom 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 221 census records available for the last name Armstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstrom 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Armstrom. 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 11 military records available for the last name Armstrom. For the veterans among your Armstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armstrom lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1983, in the United States, Armstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Armstrom in 1973 was 85, and 90 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armstrom 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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