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Armstong Family History

Armstong Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Armstrong.

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


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Where is the Armstong family from?

You can see how Armstong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Armstong family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Armstong families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 3 Armstong families living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Armstong's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Armstong families in 1840.
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What did your Armstong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Armstong. 23% of Armstong men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Armstong women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Armstong were Salesman 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Armstong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Armstong 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 Armstong. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 768 military records available for the last name Armstong. For the veterans among your Armstong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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