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Armain Family History

Armain 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: Arman, Germain, Main, Amin, Drain, Karman, Harman, Warman, Orman

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Where is the Armain family from?

You can see how Armain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Armain families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Armain families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Armain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Armain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armain 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 46 census records available for the last name Armain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armain 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Armain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Armain. For the veterans among your Armain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armain lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Armain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Armain in 1968 was 76, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armain 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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