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Darbe Family History

Darbe 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: Darby, Barbe, Garbe, Daube, Darke, Dare, Barre, Dube, Dore, Hare

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Where is the Darbe family from?

You can see how Darbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Darbe families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Darbe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darbe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Darbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darbe. 58% of Darbe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Darbe women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Painter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Darbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darbe 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Darbe. 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 177 military records available for the last name Darbe. For the veterans among your Darbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darbe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Darbe in 1963 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darbe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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