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Origins of the Armistead surname

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Where do most Armisteads live?

In 1921, most Armisteads lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Armisteads

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We have 5,320 records for the Armistead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1558.

Who were Armisteads most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Armistead first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Armisteads

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

Common Female occupations for Armisteads in 1921
Cotton Weaver

57

Dressmaker

17

Weaver Cotton

16

Annuitant

15

Laundress

14

Common Male occupations for Armisteads in 1921
Fisherman

59

Cotton Weaver

25

General Labourer

18

Farmer

17

Yeoman

16

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