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Archdeacon Family History

Archdeacon Name 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


Similar surnames: Deacon, Arcidiacono, Archer, Anderton, Anderson, Marchman, Ardon

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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 1891 there were 36 Archdeacon families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Archdeacon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Archdeacon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archdeacon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Archdeacon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Archdeacon. 83% of Archdeacon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Shop Assistant (drapery)
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
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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 the UK, 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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