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Armstrag Family History

Armstrag 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: Armstrong, Armstong, Armstead, Armitage, Hamstra, Kamstra, Armistead

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Where is the Armstrag family from?

You can see how Armstrag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstrag family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Armstrag families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Armstrag families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Armstrag's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Armstrag families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Armstrag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstrag 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Armstrag. 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 military records available for the last name Armstrag. For the veterans among your Armstrag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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