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Darian Family History

Darian 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: Damian, Darin, Varian, Marian, Dargan, Dorian, Arian, Derian, Yarian

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Where is the Darian family from?

You can see how Darian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Darian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Darian families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Darian's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Darian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darian 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 Darian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darian. 43% of Darian men worked as a Cook and 60% of Darian women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darian were Salesman and Laborer.

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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

  • Cook
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Darian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darian 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Darian. 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 123 military records available for the last name Darian. For the veterans among your Darian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Darian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Darian in 1965 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darian 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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