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Armstron Family History

Armstron 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: Armstrong, Armstong, Rostron, Alston, Ruston, Harston, Preston, Aston

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Where is the Armstron family from?

You can see how Armstron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armstron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Armstron family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Armstron's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Armstron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armstron 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 Armstron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armstron. 30% of Armstron men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Armstron women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armstron were Manager and Housewife. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Armstron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstron 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 521 immigration records available for the last name Armstron. 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 284 military records available for the last name Armstron. For the veterans among your Armstron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armstron lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Armstron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Armstron in 1962 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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