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Darcus Family History

Darcus 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: Darius, Harcus, Marcus, Dacus, Barcus, Darcy, Harcum, Barkus, Dachs

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Where is the Darcus family from?

You can see how Darcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darcus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darcus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Darcus families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Darcus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darcus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darcus 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 Darcus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darcus. 100% of Darcus 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%

What Darcus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darcus 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Darcus. 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 191 military records available for the last name Darcus. For the veterans among your Darcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darcus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Darcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Darcus in 1967 was 67, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darcus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darcus 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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