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Armbrest Family History

Armbrest 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: Armbrust, Armbrecht, Ambrose, Combest, Armbruster, Armes, Umbreit

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Where is the Armbrest family from?

You can see how Armbrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armbrest family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Armbrest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Armbrest families living in Illinois. This was about 89% of all the recorded Armbrest's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Armbrest families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Armbrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armbrest 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Armbrest. 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 18 military records available for the last name Armbrest. For the veterans among your Armbrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armbrest lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Armbrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Armbrest in 1966 was 73, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armbrest 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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