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Darco Family History

Darco Surname Meaning

Italian: in southern Italy a habitational name from any of various places called with this word in particular Pomigliano d'Arco in Naples province.

Elsewhere, possibly a metonymic occupational name for a bowman or a maker of bows from arco ‘bow' (from Latin arcus).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Darco family from?

You can see how Darco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Darco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Darco families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Darco's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Darco families in 1891.
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What did your Darco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darco. 67% of Darco men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Darco women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darco were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    67%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Packer
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darco 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 534 immigration records available for the last name Darco. 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 425 military records available for the last name Darco. For the veterans among your Darco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darco lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Darco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Darco in 1958 was 60, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darco 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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