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Archabald Family History

Archabald 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, Archbold, Archambault, Orchard, Marchal, Schaal, Buchwald

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Where is the Archabald family from?

You can see how Archabald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archabald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archabald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 31 Archabald families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Archabald's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Archabald families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archabald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Archabald ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Archabald. 100% of Archabald men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Archabald women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Archabald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Archabald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archabald 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Archabald. 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 95 military records available for the last name Archabald. For the veterans among your Archabald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archabald lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Archabald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Archabald in 1966 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archabald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archabald 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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