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Darben Family History

Darben Surname Meaning

from Middle English dere-barne ‘dear child’. Compare Alicia Derechild 1275 in Subsidy Rolls (Worcs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Darben family from?

You can see how Darben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darben family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Darben families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Darben families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Darben's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Darben families in 1891.
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What did your Darben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darben. 100% of Darben 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 941 census records available for the last name Darben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darben 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Darben. 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 25 military records available for the last name Darben. For the veterans among your Darben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Darben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Darben in 1965 was 76, and 70 in 1995.

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