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Origins of the Armes surname

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We have a total number of 5766 records for people with the last name Armes.

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Where do most Armeses live?

In 1921, most Armeses lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Armeses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 5,240 records for the Armes surname. The oldest one dates back to 1600.

Who were Armeses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Armes first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Armeses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Armeses in 1921
Dressmaker

14

Laundress

13

Living On Own Means

11

Charwoman

10

Boot Machinist

9

Common Male occupations for Armeses in 1921
General Labourer

21

Shoemaker

20

Blacksmith

17

Agricultural Labourer

16

Errand Boy

16

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