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Armfelt Family History

Armfelt 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: Rumfelt, Armfield, Armel, Arment, Amsel, Armenta, Ermel, Arnett

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Where is the Armfelt family from?

You can see how Armfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armfelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Armfelt family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Armfelt's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Armfelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armfelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Armfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armfelt 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Armfelt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Armfelt. For the veterans among your Armfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armfelt lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Armfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Armfelt in 1971 was 69, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armfelt 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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