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Darans Family History

Darans 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: Karas, Maras, Damas, Darius, Krans, Caras, Taran, Maran, Drass

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Where is the Darans family from?

You can see how Darans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darans families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Darans family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Darans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darans families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Darans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darans 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Darans. 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 1 military records available for the last name Darans. For the veterans among your Darans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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