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Armel Name Meaning

French: from a Celtic personal name, Arthmael ‘bear prince’, Latin Armagilus. This was the name of a saint who was the subject of a local cult in Brittany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Harmel, Armer, Marvel, Angel, Aubel, Gruel, Marcel, Karmel, Armes

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Armel Family Origin

Where is the Armel family from?

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    You can see how Armel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armel families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Armel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 91% of all the recorded Armel's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Armel families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Armel Family Occupations

    What did your Armel ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Laborer and Cabnet Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Armel. The most common Armel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 45% of Armel's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Armel family was Coal Miner.

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    • Farmer

      45%

    • Laborer

      14%

    • Cabnet Maker

      5%

    • Coal Miner

      5%

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

    Armel Historical Records

    What Armel family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Armel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Armel. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Armel. For the veterans among your Armel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Armel Life Expectancy

    What is the average Armel lifespan?

    Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Armel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Armel in 1955 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Armel

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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