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Armid Family History

Armid 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: Amin, Hamid, Ahmad, Artis, Ard, Amir, Arman, Arai, Armer, Armand

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Where is the Armid family from?

You can see how Armid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armid family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Armid family living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Armid's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Armid families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Armid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armid 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Armid. 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 Armid. For the veterans among your Armid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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