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Armst Family History

Armst 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: Arms, Arnst, Brust, Rust, Ast, Trost, Prost, Angst, Aros, Rast

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Where is the Armst family from?

You can see how Armst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armst family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Armst families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Armst's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Armst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armst 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 137 census records available for the last name Armst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armst 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Armst. 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 15 military records available for the last name Armst. For the veterans among your Armst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armst lifespan?

Average Armst life expectancy in 1952 was 27 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 46.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armst 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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