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Armsted Family History

Armsted 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: Armstead, Amster, Armistead, Ansted, Arfsten, Olmsted, Umsted

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Where is the Armsted family from?

You can see how Armsted families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armsted family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Armsted families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Armsted families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Armsted's in USA. New York had the highest population of Armsted families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armsted surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Armsted ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armsted. 38% of Armsted men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Armsted women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armsted were Farm Laborer and None. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Cook
    20%
  • None
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Armsted. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armsted 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Armsted. 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 202 military records available for the last name Armsted. For the veterans among your Armsted ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armsted lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Armsted life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Armsted in 1968 was 73, and 98 in 1995.

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