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Armendt Family History

Armendt 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: Arendt, Arment, Amendt, Armenta, Armand, Argent, Arndt, Arend

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Where is the Armendt family from?

You can see how Armendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armendt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Armendt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Armendt families living in Kentucky. This was about 78% of all the recorded Armendt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Armendt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armendt 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 Armendt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Teacher
    100%

What Armendt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Armendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armendt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Armendt. 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 6 military records available for the last name Armendt. For the veterans among your Armendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armendt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Armendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Armendt in 1961 was 59, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armendt 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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