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Armitt Family History

Armitt Surname Meaning

from Middle English (h)ermite ‘hermit’ Old French (h)ermite.

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


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Where is the Armitt family from?

You can see how Armitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Armitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Armitt families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Armitt's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Armitt families in 1911.
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What did your Armitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Armitt. 100% of Armitt men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Armitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armitt 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Armitt. 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 520 military records available for the last name Armitt. For the veterans among your Armitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Armitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Armitt in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armitt 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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