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Armant Family History

Armant Name 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: Arman, Armand, Armani, Arment, Arrant, Arant, Grant, Karman, Harman

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Where is the Armant family from?

You can see how Armant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armant family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Armant families living in Louisiana. This was about 91% of all the recorded Armant's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Armant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armant. 42% of Armant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Armant women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Field Work
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Janitor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armant 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Armant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 218 military records available for the last name Armant. For the veterans among your Armant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armant lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Armant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Armant in 1963 was 83, and 76 in 2001.

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