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Archbuld Family History

Archbuld Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Archbold, Archibald, Arambula, Archila, Schuld, Arnhold, Child

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Where is the Archbuld family from?

You can see how Archbuld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archbuld family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Archbuld families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Archbuld's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Archbuld families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archbuld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Archbuld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archbuld 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Archbuld. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Archbuld. For the veterans among your Archbuld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archbuld

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