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Darra Family History

Darra 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: Barra, Marra, Darras, Darr, Darga, Parra, Dara, Carra, Sarra, Zarra

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Where is the Darra family from?

You can see how Darra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darra family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Darra families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darra's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Darra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darra 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 Darra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darra. 50% of Darra men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Darra women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Decorator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Darra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Darra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darra 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Darra. 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 37 military records available for the last name Darra. For the veterans among your Darra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darra lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Darra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Darra in 1980 was 91, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darra 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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