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Armsen Family History

Armsen 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: Harmsen, Carmen, Arden, Almen, Amsel, Rosen, Arman, Arlen, Armer

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Where is the Armsen family from?

You can see how Armsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Armsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Armsen family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Armsen's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Armsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armsen 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 57 census records available for the last name Armsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armsen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Armsen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Armsen. For the veterans among your Armsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armsen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armsen 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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