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Archis Family History

Archis 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: Archie, Artis, Archer, Anthis, Tarshis, Arch, Aris, Archey, Arcos

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Where is the Archis family from?

You can see how Archis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Archis families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Archis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Archis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archis 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 125 census records available for the last name Archis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archis 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Archis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Archis. For the veterans among your Archis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Archis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Archis in 1964 was 77, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archis 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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