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Darber Family History

Darber 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: Barber, Garber, Arber, Dauber, Karber, Farber, Daiber, Yarber, Darner

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Where is the Darber family from?

You can see how Darber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darber family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Darber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Darber families living in Staffordshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Darber's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Darber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darber 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 Darber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darber. 100% of Darber women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Darber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darber 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Darber. 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 51 military records available for the last name Darber. For the veterans among your Darber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darber lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Darber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Darber in 1991 was 70, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darber 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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