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Darsch Family History

Darsch 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: Dorsch, Barsch, Dausch, Harsch, Karsch, Dersch, Marsch, Dasch, March

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Where is the Darsch family from?

You can see how Darsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Darsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Darsch families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Darsch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darsch 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 Darsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darsch. 39% of Darsch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Darsch women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Accountant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Darsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darsch 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Darsch. 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 309 military records available for the last name Darsch. For the veterans among your Darsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darsch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Darsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Darsch in 1962 was 81, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darsch 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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