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Dargas Family History

Dargas 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: Vargas, Darras, Darga, Dargis, Dargan, Bargas, Gargas, Karas, Arras

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Where is the Dargas family from?

You can see how Dargas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dargas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Dargas families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Dargas's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Dargas families in 1880.
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What did your Dargas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dargas. 100% of Dargas women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Dargas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargas 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dargas. 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 11 military records available for the last name Dargas. For the veterans among your Dargas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Dargas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dargas in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dargas 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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