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Darel Family History

Darel 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: Dagel, Carel, Arel, Durel, Harel, Karel, Dare, Drew, Daniel, Borel

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Where is the Darel family from?

You can see how Darel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Darel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Darel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Darel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darel 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 Darel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darel. 100% of Darel men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Darel women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Darel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Darel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darel 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Darel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Darel. For the veterans among your Darel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darel lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Darel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Darel in 1981 was 72, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darel 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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