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Dardas Family History

Dardas 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: Kardas, Darras, Dardis, Dardar, Karas, Vadas, Arras, Maras, Barlas

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Where is the Dardas family from?

You can see how Dardas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dardas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dardas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dardas family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dardas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dardas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dardas 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 Dardas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dardas. 67% of Dardas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dardas women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dardas were Smelter and Nurse.

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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
    67%
  • Smelter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Dardas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Dardas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dardas 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Dardas. 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 104 military records available for the last name Dardas. For the veterans among your Dardas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dardas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dardas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dardas in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dardas 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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