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Armendinger Family History

Armendinger 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: Almendinger, Allmendinger, Brendlinger, Riedinger, Reidinger

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Where is the Armendinger family from?

You can see how Armendinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armendinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Armendinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Armendinger families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Armendinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Armendinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armendinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armendinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armendinger. 50% of Armendinger men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Bucklayer
    50%

What Armendinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Armendinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armendinger 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Armendinger. 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 98 military records available for the last name Armendinger. For the veterans among your Armendinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armendinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Armendinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Armendinger in 1958 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armendinger 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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