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Achibald Family History

Achibald 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: Archibald, Child, Tachibana, Schild, Chiba, Achille, Archbold

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Where is the Achibald family from?

You can see how Achibald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Achibald family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Achibald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Achibald family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Achibald's in USA. New York had the highest population of Achibald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Achibald 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 122 census records available for the last name Achibald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Achibald 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Achibald. 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 4 military records available for the last name Achibald. For the veterans among your Achibald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Achibald lifespan?

Average Achibald life expectancy in 1991 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Achibald 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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