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Archier Family History

Archier 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: Archer, Archie, Achter, Ascher, Auchter, Schier, Parcher, Authier

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Where is the Archier family from?

You can see how Archier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Archier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Archier family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Archier's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Archier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archier 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 135 census records available for the last name Archier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archier 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Archier. 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 9 military records available for the last name Archier. For the veterans among your Archier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archier lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Archier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Archier in 1972 was 65, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archier 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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