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Armston Family History

Armston Surname Meaning

see Armsden.

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


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Where is the Armston family from?

You can see how Armston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Armston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Armston families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Armston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Armston families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Armston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Keeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armston. 50% of Armston men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Armston women worked as a House Keeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armston were Clerk and Servant.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeping
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armston 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Armston. 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 108 military records available for the last name Armston. For the veterans among your Armston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Armston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Armston in 1962 was 57, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armston 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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