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Army Family History

Army Surname Meaning

Variant of Armey a surname of English origin. In North America this surname also originated from a transferred use of an altered form of the French personal (given) name Hermès (see Hermes) as a surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Army family from?

You can see how Army families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Army family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Army families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Army families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Army's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Army families in 1911.
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What did your Army ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Army. 42% of Army men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Army women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Army were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    42%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Army. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Army 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 864 immigration records available for the last name Army. 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 158,000 military records available for the last name Army. For the veterans among your Army ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Army lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Army life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Army in 1956 was 38, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Army 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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