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Darbishire Family History

Darbishire Surname Meaning

see Derbyshire.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Darbishire family from?

You can see how Darbishire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darbishire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Darbishire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Darbishire families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Darbishire's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Darbishire families in 1891.
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What did your Darbishire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darbishire. 60% of Darbishire women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Darbishire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Darbishire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darbishire 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Darbishire. 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 33 military records available for the last name Darbishire. For the veterans among your Darbishire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darbishire lifespan?

Average Darbishire life expectancy in 1997 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darbishire 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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