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Armagost Family History

Armagost Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Arbogast. Compare Armacost.

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


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Where is the Armagost family from?

You can see how Armagost families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armagost family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Armagost families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Armagost families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Armagost's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Armagost families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armagost 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 Armagost ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armagost. 35% of Armagost men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Armagost women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armagost were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Armagost family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Armagost. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armagost 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Armagost. 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 532 military records available for the last name Armagost. For the veterans among your Armagost ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armagost lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Armagost life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Armagost in 1954 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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