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Darell Family History

Darell Surname Meaning

see Dorrell.

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


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Where is the Darell family from?

You can see how Darell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Darell families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Darell's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Darell families in 1891.
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What did your Darell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darell. 67% of Darell women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    67%
  • House Duties
    34%

What Darell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Darell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darell 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Darell. 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 107 military records available for the last name Darell. For the veterans among your Darell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Darell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Darell in 1973 was 90, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darell 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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