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Archbald Family History

Archbald Surname Meaning

see Archibald.

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


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Where is the Archbald family from?

You can see how Archbald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archbald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archbald families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 16 Archbald families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 28% of all the recorded Archbald's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Archbald families in 1911.
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What did your Archbald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Archbald. 25% of Archbald men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Archbald women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Archbald were Engraver and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Engraver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Archbald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Archbald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archbald 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Archbald. 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 241 military records available for the last name Archbald. For the veterans among your Archbald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archbald lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Archbald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Archbald in 1970 was 86, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archbald 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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