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Armey Family History

Armey Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Amery.

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


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Where is the Armey family from?

You can see how Armey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Armey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Armey families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Armey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Armey families in 1911.
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What did your Armey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armey. 25% of Armey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Armey women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armey were Foreman and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Armey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armey 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Armey. 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 199 military records available for the last name Armey. For the veterans among your Armey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armey lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Armey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Armey in 1940 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Armey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armey 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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