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Archay Family History

Archay 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: Archey, Marchal, Arocha, Archer, Arch, Barclay, Arshad, Chay, Achey

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Where is the Archay family from?

You can see how Archay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Archay families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Archay families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Archay's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Archay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archay 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 108 census records available for the last name Archay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Archay. 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 12 military records available for the last name Archay. For the veterans among your Archay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archay

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