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Armada Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of numerous places called Armada in Galicia (Spain) probably from armada ‘navy’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Armada family from?

You can see how Armada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armada family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Armada families living in California. This was about 19% of all the recorded Armada's in USA. California had the highest population of Armada families in 1920.
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What did your Armada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Armada. 100% of Armada men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Armada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armada 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Armada. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Armada. For the veterans among your Armada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armada lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Armada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Armada in 1968 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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