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Darsie Family History

Darsie 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: Dansie, Dargie, Marie, Darwin, Carse, Barsi, Garside, Darin, Dardis

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Where is the Darsie family from?

You can see how Darsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darsie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Darsie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Darsie families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Darsie's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Darsie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darsie 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 Darsie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darsie. 43% of Darsie men worked as a Minister and 60% of Darsie women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darsie were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Minister
    43%
  • Clergyman
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Darsie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darsie 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Darsie. 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 97 military records available for the last name Darsie. For the veterans among your Darsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darsie lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Darsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Darsie in 1951 was 42, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darsie 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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