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Arment Family History

Arment Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Armand. In some cases possibly also northern French: metonymic occupational name for a herdsman from Old French arment ‘cattle livestock’ (from Latin armenta ‘herds’).

This surname is very rare in France.

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


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Where is the Arment family from?

You can see how Arment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arment family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Arment families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Arment families living in Glamorgan. This was about 48% of all the recorded Arment's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Arment families in 1891.
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What did your Arment ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Arment. 26% of Arment men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Arment women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Arment were Mechanic and Housework.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Arment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arment 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Arment. 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 890 military records available for the last name Arment. For the veterans among your Arment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arment lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Arment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Arment in 1962 was 80, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Arment 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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