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Armstoy Family History

Armstoy 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: Armato, Armstong, Alston, Ruston, Harston, Preston, Astor, Aston

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Where is the Armstoy family from?

You can see how Armstoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Armstoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Armstoy families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Armstoy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Armstoy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armstoy 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 17 census records available for the last name Armstoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstoy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Armstoy. 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 Armstoy. For the veterans among your Armstoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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