Welcome to the Armi Family page at Surname Finder, a service of Genealogy Today. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with user-contributed information and web sites for the Armi surname. As additional sources for vital records, original documents, vintage photographs and surname-based DNA projects are discovered, this page is updated to offer the best list for researching Armi ancestry. Share this page on Twitter!
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The Armi Family Tree
It is important to remember that there is no single Armi family tree, as last names were assigned to people for various reasons. We are often asked, How can I distinguish my Armi ancestor from others of the same name? and you might be surprised at the answer.
Best Tree Collections for Discovering Armi Ancestors
Armi Genealogy
Sometimes two people can look at the same handwritten record, and come up with different spellings of the name. Be creative when searching for your Armi ancestors -- we often search for misspellings intentionally to see if we missed any records. If you want to know Why can't I find Armi my ancestor in the SSDI?, then read this frequently asked question.
Top Five Genealogy Databases to Search for Armi
Vital records are essential for family history research because they were typically created at or near the time of the event, making the record more reliable.
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Death Records
Military Records
Origins of the Armi Surname
It is quite possible for two people with the Armi last name to have been given that surname for entirely different reasons. Discovering the country from which your Armi ancestors originated can often yield additional clues for the meaning of the surname. Keep in mind that it was not unusual for a last name to be altered as an ancestor entered a new country.
Armi DNA Projects
While DNA testing cannot conclusively tell you if two Armi ancestors were related, it can easily prove if they weren't. Be sure you understand what types of research issues each different DNA test can address before you spend any money. If you're not sure how DNA testing could aid your Armi research, read "DNA Research and Your Family's History".
Armi Family History
Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your Armi ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. Whether you are a beginner or expert genealogists, knowing How do I find my Armi family history on the Internet? is always useful.
Photo Collections
Networking with Armi Researchers
One of the best ways to solve a genealogy problem is by enlisting the help of others through a message board query that is open to the public, allowing you to cast a wide net that can be accessed by anyone, around the world and around the clock --- at the same time, because it is a public forum, you will want to exercise caution in posting personal information or information about living persons. The article "Looking for John Smith - Focusing a Query" provides some valuable tips for posting successful Armi queries.
You may also want to consider posting a query to the Community Message Boards at Genealogy Today to get assistance from other researchers on your most elusive Armi ancestors.
Armi Achievements & Celebrities
Web Sites & Blogs with Armi Research
If you are having difficulty locating records for the last name of Armi, contact the folks at ProGenealogists for a free research estimate. You may also find it helpful to read, "When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist."
RootsWeb search of US Naturalization Records
RootsWeb search of Obituary Daily Times
RootsWeb search of Social Security Death Index
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Upcoming Armi Family Reunions
Family reunions are an ideal time interview older relatives and other Armi family members; you may want to consider a roundtable where you can gather different groups together at different times such as siblings to discuss their parents and childhood memories, cousins, aunts and uncles to discuss the grandparent generation, etc. - the collective memory and stimulus of shared experience can yield considerable information. The article "Planning Details For A Family Reunion" may provide you with tips for hosting a successful Armi reunion.
See Also
Surname Finder, The Armi Genealogy and Family Tree Page [on-line resource], New Providence, NJ, USA: Genealogy Today LLC, 2023.