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Armichael Family History

Armichael 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: Carmichael, Michael, Mcmichael, Demichael, Macmichael, Michel

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Where is the Armichael family from?

You can see how Armichael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armichael family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Armichael families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Armichael's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Armichael families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armichael 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 14 census records available for the last name Armichael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armichael 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 Armichael. 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 2 military records available for the last name Armichael. For the veterans among your Armichael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armichael lifespan?

Average Armichael life expectancy in 1972 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armichael 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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