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Armis Family History

Armis 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: Artis, Ermis, Armes, Aris, Armas, Ardis, Arms, Amis, Reis, Amin

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Where is the Armis family from?

You can see how Armis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Armis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Armis families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Armis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Armis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armis 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 Armis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shop Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armis. 50% of Armis men worked as a Shop Worker.

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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

  • Shop Worker
    50%
  • Miner
    50%

What Armis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Armis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armis 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Armis. 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 33 military records available for the last name Armis. For the veterans among your Armis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Armis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Armis in 1974 was 79, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Armis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armis 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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