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Archard Family History

Archard Surname Meaning

see Orchard.

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


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Where is the Archard family from?

You can see how Archard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Archard families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Archard's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Archard families in 1911.
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What did your Archard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Archard. 40% of Archard men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Student
    20%
  • Journalier
    20%

What Archard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Archard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archard 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 859 immigration records available for the last name Archard. 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 868 military records available for the last name Archard. For the veterans among your Archard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archard lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Archard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Archard in 1963 was 72, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archard 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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