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Darbeshire Family History

Darbeshire 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: Darbyshire, Derbyshire, Abshire, Aleshire, Gardenhire, Daubenmire

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Where is the Darbeshire family from?

You can see how Darbeshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darbeshire family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Darbeshire families living in Caernarvonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darbeshire's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire had the highest population of Darbeshire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darbeshire 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 136 census records available for the last name Darbeshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darbeshire 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Darbeshire. 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 2 military records available for the last name Darbeshire. For the veterans among your Darbeshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darbeshire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darbeshire 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darbeshire

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