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Armbrister Family History

Armbrister Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Armbrüster (see Armbruster). This surname is also found in the Bahamas.

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


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Where is the Armbrister family from?

You can see how Armbrister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armbrister family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Armbrister families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Armbrister families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Armbrister's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Armbrister families in 1891.
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What did your Armbrister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Armbrister. 100% of Armbrister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Armbrister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armbrister 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Armbrister. 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 449 military records available for the last name Armbrister. For the veterans among your Armbrister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armbrister lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Armbrister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Armbrister in 1962 was 78, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Armbrister 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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