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Origins of the Armsby surname

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About the Armsbys

We have a total number of 1540 records for people with the last name Armsby.

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Where do most Armsbys live?

In 1921, most Armsbys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Armsbys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,300 records for the Armsby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1888.

Who were Armsbys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Armsbys.

What are the most common Armsby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Armsbys

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

Common Female occupations for Armsbys in 1921
Ag Lab Wife

5

Domestic Servant

5

Living On Own Means

5

Dress Maker

4

Dressmaker

4

Common Male occupations for Armsbys in 1921
Carpenter

14

Lace Maker

11

Tailor

6

Dock Labourer

5

Groom

4

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