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Archible Family History

Archible 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, Achille, Archie, Archila, Achilles, Archibeque, Raible

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Where is the Archible family from?

You can see how Archible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Archible family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Archible families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Archible families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Archible's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Archible families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Archible surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Archible ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Archible. 100% of Archible men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Archible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Archible 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Archible. 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 121 military records available for the last name Archible. For the veterans among your Archible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Archible lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Archible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Archible in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2003.

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