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Darmody Family History

Darmody Surname Meaning

Irish (Tipperary and Kilkenny): variant of Dermody.

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


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Where is the Darmody family from?

You can see how Darmody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darmody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darmody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Darmody families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Darmody's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Darmody families in 1891.
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What did your Darmody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Car Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darmody. 50% of Darmody men worked as a Motor Car Salesman and 84% of Darmody women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darmody were General Labourer and Cotton Weaver.

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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

  • Motor Car Salesman
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Darmody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darmody 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Darmody. 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 615 military records available for the last name Darmody. For the veterans among your Darmody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darmody lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Darmody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Darmody in 1952 was 65, and 60 in 2004.

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