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Archdeacon Family History

Archdeacon Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Middle English ercedeken ‘archdeacon’ (Old English ercedīacon Old French arc(h)ediacne)

probably denoting someone in the service of an archdeacon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Archdeacon family from?

You can see how Archdeacon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archdeacon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archdeacon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Archdeacon families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Archdeacon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Archdeacon families in 1911.
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What did your Archdeacon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Archdeacon. 32% of Archdeacon men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Archdeacon women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Archdeacon were Farmer and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Archdeacon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Archdeacon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archdeacon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Archdeacon. 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 757 military records available for the last name Archdeacon. For the veterans among your Archdeacon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archdeacon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Archdeacon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Archdeacon in 1964 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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