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Armstey Family History

Armstey 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: Anstey, Amster, Arfsten, Armstead, Bruster, Parsley, Hemsley, Arney

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Where is the Armstey family from?

You can see how Armstey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Armstey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Armstey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Armstey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Armstey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Armstey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Armstey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Armstey. For the veterans among your Armstey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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