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Dargie Family History

Dargie Surname Meaning

Scottish (Angus): habitational name from a place called Dargie in Liff-Benvie parish (Angus).

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


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Where is the Dargie family from?

You can see how Dargie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dargie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Dargie families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Dargie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dargie families in 1891.
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What did your Dargie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dargie. 50% of Dargie men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Dargie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dargie were Corporation Bus Conductor and Music Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Corporation Bus Conductor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    9%
  • Music Teacher
    6%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dargie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargie 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 994 immigration records available for the last name Dargie. 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 776 military records available for the last name Dargie. For the veterans among your Dargie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dargie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dargie in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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