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Armbister Family History

Armbister 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: Armbrister, Armbruster, Meister, Amster, Cronister, Preister

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Where is the Armbister family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armbister 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 Armbister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House W was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armbister. 100% of Armbister women worked as a House W.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House W
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Armbister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armbister 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 Armbister. 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 Armbister. For the veterans among your Armbister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armbister lifespan?

Average Armbister life expectancy in 1967 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armbister 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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