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Archbold Family History

Archbold Name Meaning

English (northern): variant of Archibald . This form of the surname is especially common in Northumberland and in Ireland where it was Gaelicized from an early date as Áirseabóid. See also Aspell .

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


Similar surnames: Archibald, Harold, Archey, Rumbold, Bold, Harrold, Armfield, Reynold

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Where is the Archbold family from?

You can see how Archbold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archbold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archbold families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 395 Archbold families living in Northumberland. This was about 51% of all the recorded Archbold's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Archbold families in 1891.
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What did your Archbold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Archbold. 27% of Archbold men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Archbold women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Archbold were Schoolmaster and Household Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    27%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Shipwright
    8%
  • Schoolmaster
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Household Duties
    2%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Archbold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archbold 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Archbold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Archbold. For the veterans among your Archbold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archbold lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Archbold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Archbold in 1953 was 59, and 82 in 2004.

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