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Armsbury Family History

Armsbury 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: Marksbury, Asbury, Amesbury, Alsbury, Rasbury, Salisbury, Bradbury

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Where is the Armsbury family from?

You can see how Armsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armsbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armsbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Armsbury families living in Connecticut. This was about 29% of all the recorded Armsbury's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Armsbury families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armsbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armsbury. 34% of Armsbury men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Armsbury women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Armsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Armsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armsbury 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Armsbury. 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 92 military records available for the last name Armsbury. For the veterans among your Armsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armsbury lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Armsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Armsbury in 1967 was 69, and 81 in 2003.

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