The distinguished surname Armija has its roots in Spain and is of occupational origin. The surname Armija is derived from the Spanish adjective "armigero," which means "one who bears arms." Therefore, the initial bearer of the surname Armija may have been someone who worked in an armory, or who was a sentinel or a soldier.
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Early Origins of the Armija family
The surname Armija was first found in the region of Cantabria near the cities of Laredo and Santander.
Early History of the Armija family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Armija research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1662 and 1731 are included under the topic Early Armija History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Armija Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Armija, Armijos, Armigo and others.
Early Notables of the Armija family
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Migration of the Armija family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cristobal De Armijo who immigrated to Dominican Republic in 1576; Rodrigo De Armijo who arrived in Peru in 1577; and Francisco de Armijo who came to New Spain in 1597 with his wife and children..
