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Darais Family History

Darais 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: Dardis, Dargis, Dorais, Karas, Paris, Harris, Drain, Maras, Danis

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Where is the Darais family from?

You can see how Darais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darais family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Darais family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Darais's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Darais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Darais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darais 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Darais. 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 16 military records available for the last name Darais. For the veterans among your Darais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darais lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Darais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Darais in 1964 was 72, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darais 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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