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Armit Family History

Armit Surname Meaning

see Armitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Armit family from?

You can see how Armit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Armit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Armit families living in Ontario. This was about 35% of all the recorded Armit's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Armit families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armit 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 Armit ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Armit. 60% of Armit men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%

What Armit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Armit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armit 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Armit. 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 517 military records available for the last name Armit. For the veterans among your Armit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armit lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Armit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Armit in 1962 was 48, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armit 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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