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Armell Family History

Armell 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: Armel, Arnell, Arkell, Ardell, Amell, Hartell, Carnell, Darnell

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Where is the Armell family from?

You can see how Armell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Armell family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Armell's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Armell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armell. 60% of Armell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    60%
  • Florist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Armell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armell 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Armell. 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 80 military records available for the last name Armell. For the veterans among your Armell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Armell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Armell in 1953 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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