Origins of the Archbald surname
About the Archbalds
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Interesting facts about Archbald
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Archbald surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Archbalds most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Archbald first names?
John
William
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Archbalds
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Archbalds in 1921
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8
House Servant
7
Ind
5
Servant
5
Annuitant
4
Common male occupations for Archbalds in 1921
Tailor
10
Weaver
10
Coal Miner
9
Wright
6
Writer
6
