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Armshaw Family History

Armshaw Surname Meaning

see Armishaw.

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


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Where is the Armshaw family from?

You can see how Armshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Armshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Armshaw families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Armshaw's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Armshaw families in 1911.
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What did your Armshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Armshaw. 100% of Armshaw men worked as a Private Chauffeur and 78% of Armshaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Private Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Armshaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 738 census records available for the last name Armshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armshaw 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Armshaw. 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 86 military records available for the last name Armshaw. For the veterans among your Armshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armshaw lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Armshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Armshaw in 1953 was 39, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armshaw 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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