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Armester Family History

Armester 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: Mester, Parmenter, Riester, Amster, Trester, Brester, Rester

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Where is the Armester family from?

You can see how Armester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Armester families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Armester's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Armester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armester. 100% of Armester men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Armester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armester 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Armester. 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 3 military records available for the last name Armester. For the veterans among your Armester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armester lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1988, in the United States, Armester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Armester in 1977 was 75, and 78 in 1988.

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