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Archie Family History

Archie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from a short form of the personal name Archibald.

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


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Where is the Archie family from?

You can see how Archie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Archie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Archie families living in Lancashire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Archie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Archie families in 1891.
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What did your Archie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Archie. 100% of Archie 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Archie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archie 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 895 immigration records available for the last name Archie. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Archie. For the veterans among your Archie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archie lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Archie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Archie in 1944 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Archie 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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