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Darhwood Family History

Darhwood 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: Harwood, Yarwood, Garwood, Armwood, Markwood, Damewood, Ashwood

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Where is the Darhwood family from?

You can see how Darhwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darhwood family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Darhwood families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Darhwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darhwood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Darhwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darhwood 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Darhwood. 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 3 military records available for the last name Darhwood. For the veterans among your Darhwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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