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Darey Family History

Darey Surname Meaning

see Darry. from Ó Dhubhdarach or Mac Dhubhdarach see Darragh.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Darey family from?

You can see how Darey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Darey families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Darey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darey families in 1891.
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What did your Darey 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 Darey. 60% of Darey men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Darey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darey were Joiner and Domestic Worker.

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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
    60%
  • Builders Labourer Shrirenham
    20%
  • Joiner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Worker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Darey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Darey. 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 858 military records available for the last name Darey. For the veterans among your Darey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Darey in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darey 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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