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Dargue Family History

Dargue Surname Meaning

In Scotland and N England, the term originates from the Scottish Gaelic dearg, which means ‘red’. In S England, the origin remains unexplained.

This name is apparently of Huguenot origin, though its derivation and meaning are uncertain.

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


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Where is the Dargue family from?

You can see how Dargue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dargue families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Dargue families living in Durham. This was about 21% of all the recorded Dargue's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Dargue families in 1891.
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What did your Dargue ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dargue. 19% of Dargue men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Dargue women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dargue were Joiner and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • General Labourerheavy Work
    10%
  • Commission Agent
    10%
  • Joiner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dargue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargue 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Dargue. 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 366 military records available for the last name Dargue. For the veterans among your Dargue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargue lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Dargue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Dargue in 1971 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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