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Darah Family History

Darah 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: Sarah, Dara, Farah, Darrah, March, Darby, Bara, Barak, Dana, Karas

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Where is the Darah family from?

You can see how Darah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Darah family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darah's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Darah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darah 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 Darah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darah. 40% of Darah men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%

What Darah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darah 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Darah. 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 115 military records available for the last name Darah. For the veterans among your Darah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darah lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Darah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Darah in 1981 was 67, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darah 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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