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Dars Family History

Dars 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: Mars, Das, Dar, Dart, Dark, Darr, Daus, Dara, Days, Dais

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Where is the Dars family from?

You can see how Dars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dars families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Dars families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dars's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dars families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dars 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 Dars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dars. 100% of Dars women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Dars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dars 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Dars. 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 27 military records available for the last name Dars. For the veterans among your Dars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dars lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Dars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dars in 1969 was 60, and 81 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dars 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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