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Darres Family History

Darres 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: Darras, Barre, Barnes, Garret, Harris, Farren, Arras, Warren, Torres

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Where is the Darres family from?

You can see how Darres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darres family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Darres families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Darres's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darres 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 Darres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darres. 100% of Darres women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Darres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darres 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Darres. 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 54 military records available for the last name Darres. For the veterans among your Darres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darres lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Darres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Darres in 1965 was 57, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darres 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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