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Armater Family History

Armater 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: Prater, Frater, Rater, Amster, Armer, Arzate, Armiger, Grater

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Where is the Armater family from?

You can see how Armater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Armater family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Armater's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Armater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armater surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armater ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Armater ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Armater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armater 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Armater. 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 5 military records available for the last name Armater. For the veterans among your Armater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armater lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Armater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Armater in 1965 was 69, and 73 in 2001.

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