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Darroch Family History

Darroch Surname Meaning

Scottish:: habitational name from Darroch near Falkirk (Stirlingshire) from Gaelic darach ‘oak tree’.

Compare Darrow.

Variant of northern Irish Darragh.

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


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Where is the Darroch family from?

You can see how Darroch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darroch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darroch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 28 Darroch families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Darroch's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Darroch families in 1891.
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What did your Darroch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darroch. 100% of Darroch men worked as a Bank Clerk and 95% of Darroch 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Darroch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darroch 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Darroch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Darroch. For the veterans among your Darroch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darroch lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Darroch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Darroch in 1956 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darroch 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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