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Darvil Family History

Darvil 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: David, Marvel, Darwin, Marvin, Jarvi, Jarvis, Darin, Dardis, Parvin

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Where is the Darvil family from?

You can see how Darvil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darvil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Darvil families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Darvil families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Darvil's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darvil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darvil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darvil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darvil. 100% of Darvil 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 436 census records available for the last name Darvil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darvil 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 Darvil. 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 10 military records available for the last name Darvil. For the veterans among your Darvil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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