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Archardson Family History

Archardson 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: Richardson, Charlson, Richarson, Orchard, Cardon, Charlton, Charton

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Where is the Archardson family from?

You can see how Archardson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archardson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Archardson families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Archardson family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Archardson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Archardson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Archardson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archardson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Archardson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Archardson. For the veterans among your Archardson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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