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Dargavel Family History

Dargavel Surname Meaning

probably from the place-name Dargavel in Dumfries parish (Dumfriess) or less likely from Dargavel in Erskine parish (Renfrews).

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


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Where is the Dargavel family from?

You can see how Dargavel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargavel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dargavel families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Dargavel families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Dargavel's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dargavel families in 1891.
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What did your Dargavel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dargavel. 50% of Dargavel men worked as a Bank Clerk and 100% of Dargavel 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dargavel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargavel 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Dargavel. 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 133 military records available for the last name Dargavel. For the veterans among your Dargavel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargavel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dargavel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dargavel in 1966 was 77, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dargavel 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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