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Darbyshire Family History

Darbyshire Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Derbyshire. This form of the surname represents the pronunciation of both the county name and the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Darbyshire family from?

You can see how Darbyshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darbyshire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darbyshire families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,332 Darbyshire families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Darbyshire's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Darbyshire families in 1891.
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What did your Darbyshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darbyshire. 10% of Darbyshire men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Darbyshire women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darbyshire were Coal Hewer and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer
    4%
  • Railway Clerk
    4%
  • Coal Hewer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

What Darbyshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Darbyshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darbyshire 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Darbyshire. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Darbyshire. For the veterans among your Darbyshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darbyshire lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Darbyshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Darbyshire in 1944 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darbyshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darbyshire 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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