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Armitge Family History

Armitge 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: Armitage, Armiger, Bridge, Prigge, Ridge, Akridge, Arning, Crite

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Where is the Armitge family from?

You can see how Armitge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armitge family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Armitge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Armitge families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Armitge's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Armitge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armitge 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 78 census records available for the last name Armitge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armitge 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Armitge. 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 Armitge. For the veterans among your Armitge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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