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Darsay Family History

Darsay 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: Darsey, Darby, Darcy, Barsky, Darney, Garay, Duray, Darty, Daisy

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Where is the Darsay family from?

You can see how Darsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darsay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Darsay families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Darsay families living in Midlothian. This was about 60% of all the recorded Darsay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Darsay families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Darsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darsay 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Darsay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Darsay. For the veterans among your Darsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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