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Armsterd Family History

Armsterd 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: Armstead, Amster, Armistead, Bruster, Umstead, Anstead, Amsler, Armer

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Where is the Armsterd family from?

You can see how Armsterd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armsterd family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Armsterd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Armsterd family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Armsterd's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Armsterd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armsterd 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 71 census records available for the last name Armsterd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armsterd 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Armsterd. 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 7 military records available for the last name Armsterd. For the veterans among your Armsterd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armsterd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Armsterd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Armsterd in 1966 was 66, and 41 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armsterd 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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