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Armsworthy Family History

Armsworthy 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: Ainsworth, Hemsworth, Esworthy, Norsworthy, Nasworthy, Aylsworth

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Where is the Armsworthy family from?

You can see how Armsworthy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armsworthy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Armsworthy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Armsworthy families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Armsworthy's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Armsworthy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armsworthy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Armsworthy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armsworthy. 58% of Armsworthy 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Armsworthy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armsworthy 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Armsworthy. 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 188 military records available for the last name Armsworthy. For the veterans among your Armsworthy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armsworthy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Armsworthy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Armsworthy in 1964 was 75, and 71 in 2003.

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