Origins of the Armit surname
About the Armits
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Interesting facts about Armit
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Armits most likely to marry?
What are the most common Armit first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Armits
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Armits in 1921
Domestic Servant
11
Linen Weaver
10
Annuitant
7
Housekeeper
6
F S
5
Common male occupations for Armits in 1921
Farm Servant
13
Ploughman
12
Coal Miner
10
General Labourer
9
Stone Dresser
7
