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Archar Family History

Archar 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, Arthur, Orchard, Bachar, Marchal, Ascher, Arocha, Char

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Where is the Archar family from?

You can see how Archar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Archar families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Archar's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Archar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Archar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Archar. 100% of Archar men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Archar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archar 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Archar. 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 35 military records available for the last name Archar. For the veterans among your Archar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Archar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Archar in 1969 was 68, and 79 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archar 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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