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Archibold Family History

Archibold Surname Meaning

see Archibald.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Archibold family from?

You can see how Archibold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archibold family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archibold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Archibold families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Archibold's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Archibold families in 1891.
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What did your Archibold 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 Archibold. 100% of Archibold men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Archibold 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%

What Archibold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Archibold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archibold 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 828 immigration records available for the last name Archibold. 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 234 military records available for the last name Archibold. For the veterans among your Archibold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archibold lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Archibold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Archibold in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Archibold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archibold 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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