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Archbell Family History

Archbell Surname Meaning

see Archibald.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Archbell family from?

You can see how Archbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Archbell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Archbell families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Archbell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Archbell families in 1911.
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What did your Archbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Archbell. 44% of Archbell men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Electrician
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Archbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archbell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 220 immigration records available for the last name Archbell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 280 military records available for the last name Archbell. For the veterans among your Archbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archbell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Archbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Archbell in 1964 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archbell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archbell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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