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Arcibald Family History

Arcibald 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: Archibald, Archbold, Arcand, Garibaldi, Marcial, Arcila, Freiwald

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Where is the Arcibald family from?

You can see how Arcibald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arcibald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Arcibald families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Arcibald family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Arcibald's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Arcibald families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arcibald 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 57 census records available for the last name Arcibald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arcibald 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Arcibald. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Arcibald. For the veterans among your Arcibald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arcibald lifespan?

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