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Darsey Family History

Darsey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Darcy Scottish: from Dairsie in Fife.

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


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Where is the Darsey family from?

You can see how Darsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Darsey families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Darsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darsey families in 1891.
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What did your Darsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darsey. 100% of Darsey 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 16,000 census records available for the last name Darsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darsey 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Darsey. 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 Darsey. For the veterans among your Darsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darsey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Darsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Darsey in 1949 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darsey 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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