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Armstone Family History

Armstone 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: Armstong, Armstrong, Stone, Alston, Ruston, Harston, Preston, Aston

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Where is the Armstone family from?

You can see how Armstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Armstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Armstone families living in Leicestershire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Armstone's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Armstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armstone 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 348 census records available for the last name Armstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstone 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Armstone. 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 5 military records available for the last name Armstone. For the veterans among your Armstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armstone lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Armstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Armstone in 1978 was 66, and 73 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armstone 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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