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Darien Family History

Darien Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined. This surname is also found in Jamaica.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Darien family from?

You can see how Darien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Darien families living in Essex. This was about 26% of all the recorded Darien's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Darien families in 1891.
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What did your Darien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darien. 40% of Darien men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Darien women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darien were Trap Watchman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Trap Watchman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Darien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darien 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 485 immigration records available for the last name Darien. 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 530 military records available for the last name Darien. For the veterans among your Darien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Darien in 1963 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darien 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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