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Armishaw Family History

Armishaw Surname Meaning

Origin uncertain; perhaps from a lost place called Ametesawe near Leek (Staffs) which is recorded thus in 1275. The place-name derives from Middle English shawe ‘copse grove’ (Old English sceaga ‘small wood’) with an uncertain first element possibly Middle English ermite ‘hermit’.

Alternatively, perhaps from a lost place in Cheshire see Ormesher.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Armishaw family from?

You can see how Armishaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armishaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Armishaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Armishaw families living in Staffordshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Armishaw's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Armishaw families in 1891.
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What did your Armishaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Armishaw. 31% of Armishaw men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Armishaw 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • Unpaid Wife
    16%
  • Bus Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 416 immigration records available for the last name Armishaw. 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 210 military records available for the last name Armishaw. For the veterans among your Armishaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armishaw lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Armishaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Armishaw in 1963 was 68, and 87 in 1999.

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