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Archibal Family History

Archibal Name 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: Archibald, Archila, Marchal, Arechiga, Chiba, Marcial, Archbold

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Where is the Archibal family from?

You can see how Archibal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archibal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Archibal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Archibal families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Archibal's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Archibal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archibal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Archibal ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Archibal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Archibal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archibal 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Archibal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Archibal. For the veterans among your Archibal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archibal lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1995, in the United States, Archibal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Archibal in 1987 was 80, and 84 in 1995.

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