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Darbyson Family History

Darbyson 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: Harbison, Harbeson, Darby, Parson, Drayton, Davidson, Margeson

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Where is the Darbyson family from?

You can see how Darbyson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darbyson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Darbyson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Darbyson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Darbyson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Darbyson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darbyson 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 Darbyson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darbyson. 100% of Darbyson 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 844 census records available for the last name Darbyson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darbyson 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Darbyson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Darbyson. For the veterans among your Darbyson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darbyson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Darbyson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Darbyson in 1966 was 62, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darbyson 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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