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Armas Family History

Armas Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: from armas ‘arms’ plural of arma ‘weapon’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of arms or a soldier.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Armas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Armas families living in Alberta. This was about 53% of all the recorded Armas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Armas families in 1911.
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What did your Armas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Religieuse was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Armas. 100% of Armas women worked as a Religieuse.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    100%

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There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Armas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armas 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Armas. 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 978 military records available for the last name Armas. For the veterans among your Armas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Armas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Armas in 1955 was 27, and 67 in 2004.

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