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Armel Family History

Armel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Ermel. Breton: from the Old Breton personal name Arthmael composed of the elements arth ‘bear’ (in a transferred sense ‘soldier’) + mael ‘prince’ Latinized as Armagilus.

This was the name of a Christian saint (5th century) who was the subject of a local cult in Brittany.

Jewish (from Ukraine): artificial name from Yiddish dialect (h)arml ‘hermine’.

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


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You can see how Armel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Armel families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Armel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Armel families in 1891.
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What did your Armel ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 318 immigration records available for the last name Armel. 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 858 military records available for the last name Armel. For the veterans among your Armel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Armel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Armel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Armel in 1955 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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