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Origins of the Armitstead surname

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About the Armitsteads

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Where do most Armitsteads live?

In 1921, most Armitsteads lived in North West.


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Interesting facts about Armitsteads

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We have 1,740 records for the Armitstead surname. The oldest one dates back to 1599.

Who were Armitsteads most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Armitstead first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Armitsteads

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

Common Female occupations for Armitsteads in 1921
Dressmaker

9

Farmers Wife

8

Housekeeper

6

Farmers Daughter

5

Annuitant

4

Common Male occupations for Armitsteads in 1921
Farmer

44

Farmers Son

19

Yeoman

14

Farmer's Son

11

Clerk

8

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