Origins of the Armstrong surname

What does the name Armstrong mean?

The origin of the Armstrong surname is Anglo-Scottish, coming from the border region between the two countries. The name itself derives from a nickname, those who have 'strong arms' and their lineage. The Armstrong Clan came from this same border region and many who followed them also took their name to show their allegiance.

Alternative variations of the name Armstrong

Armstrong, Armstronge, Armstrang, Armestrong, Amstrong

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OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 6485North West 2729Isle of Man 26Yorkshire 1534East Midlands 512West Midlands 509East 440London 3861South East 842South West 146South Wales 62Mid Wales 18West Wales 2North Wales 61Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

In 1921, most Armstrongs lived in north-east

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81,000 Armstrong Travel & migration records
230,000 Armstrongs found in all Census records

Interesting facts about Armstrong

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140th most common surname in the UK

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What are the most common Armstrong first names?

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Mary

Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Armstrongs

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

Common female occupations for Armstrongs in 1921

Dressmaker

966

Domestic Servant

607

General Servant Domestic

527

House Servant

504

Housekeeper

477

Common male occupations for Armstrongs in 1921

Coal Miner

2,162

Farmer

850

Coal Miner Hewer

752

General Labourer

734

Joiner

573

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