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Armentrout Family History

Armentrout Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ermentraut. Compare Armantrout and Armintrout.

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


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Where is the Armentrout family from?

You can see how Armentrout families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armentrout family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Armentrout families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 35 Armentrout families living in Virginia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Armentrout's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Armentrout families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Armentrout 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 Armentrout ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armentrout. 23% of Armentrout men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Armentrout women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armentrout were Farm Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Armentrout. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armentrout 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Armentrout. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Armentrout. For the veterans among your Armentrout ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armentrout lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Armentrout life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Armentrout in 1948 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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