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Armantrout Family History

Armantrout Surname Meaning

Variant of Armentrout a surname of German origin (see Ermentraut).

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


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Where is the Armantrout family from?

You can see how Armantrout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armantrout family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Armantrout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Armantrout families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Armantrout's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Armantrout families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armantrout 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 Armantrout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armantrout. 31% of Armantrout men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Armantrout women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armantrout were Machinist and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Machinist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Maid
    11%

What Armantrout family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Armantrout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armantrout 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Armantrout. 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 581 military records available for the last name Armantrout. For the veterans among your Armantrout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armantrout lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Armantrout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Armantrout in 1955 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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