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Darda Family History

Darda 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: Carda, Dada, Darga, Dardar, Dara, Varda, Warda, Derda, Bard, Hard

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Where is the Darda family from?

You can see how Darda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Darda families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Darda's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Darda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darda 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 Darda ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Fur Trapper
    15%
  • Gas Attendant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Darda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Darda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darda 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Darda. 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 249 military records available for the last name Darda. For the veterans among your Darda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darda lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Darda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Darda in 1966 was 82, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darda 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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