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Armpriest Family History

Armpriest 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: Priest, Armbrust, Dupriest, Depriest, Aries, Pries, Armfield, Arrieta

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Where is the Armpriest family from?

You can see how Armpriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armpriest family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Armpriest families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Armpriest families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Armpriest's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Armpriest families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armpriest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armpriest ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Armpriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armpriest 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Armpriest. 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 46 military records available for the last name Armpriest. For the veterans among your Armpriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armpriest lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Armpriest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Armpriest in 1970 was 91, and 89 in 1997.

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