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Daraghy Family History

Daraghy Surname 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: Darragh, Draghi, Donaghy, Danahy, Dragon, Darby, Darcy, Sarah, Dragan

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daraghy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Daraghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daraghy 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Daraghy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Daraghy. For the veterans among your Daraghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daraghy lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Daraghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Daraghy in 1983 was 44, and 62 in 2003.

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