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Archey Family History

Archey Surname Meaning

English: probably from a variant of Archer but in some cases it could be of Scottish origin from a pet form of Archibald.

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


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Where is the Archey family from?

You can see how Archey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Archey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Archey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Archey families in 1891.
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What did your Archey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Archey. 100% of Archey 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Archey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archey 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Archey. 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 Archey. For the veterans among your Archey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Archey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Archey in 1956 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archey 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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