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Dardar Family History

Dardar Surname Meaning

French: from the ancient Germanic personal name Dardard composed of the elements dart ‘spear’ and hard ‘hard strong’.

In the US this surname is most common among Native Americans, namely the Houma tribe in LA.

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


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Where is the Dardar family from?

You can see how Dardar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dardar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dardar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Dardar families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dardar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Dardar families in 1871.
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What did your Dardar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dardar. 85% of Dardar men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    85%
  • Trapper
    16%

What Dardar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Dardar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dardar 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Dardar. 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 283 military records available for the last name Dardar. For the veterans among your Dardar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dardar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dardar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dardar in 1964 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dardar 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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