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Archett Family History

Archett 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, Arnett, Burchett, Marchetta, Hatchett, Archey, Rhett, Ancheta

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Where is the Archett family from?

You can see how Archett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archett family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Archett families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Archett family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Archett's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Archett families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Archett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archett 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Archett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Archett. For the veterans among your Archett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archett

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