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Armetta Family History

Armetta Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from a diminutive of Sicilian arma ‘soul’ (Italian anima).

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


Similar surnames: Barretta, Trombetta, Rametta, Arlotta, Accetta, Armata, Auletta

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Where is the Armetta family from?

You can see how Armetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armetta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Armetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Armetta families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Armetta's in USA. California had the highest population of Armetta families in 1880.
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What did your Armetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armetta. 27% of Armetta men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Armetta women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armetta were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    27%
  • Barber
    22%
  • Shoe Repair
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Sewer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
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Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Armetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armetta 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Armetta. 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 234 military records available for the last name Armetta. For the veterans among your Armetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armetta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Armetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Armetta in 1955 was 58, and 66 in 2004.

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