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Darish Family History

Darish 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: Drish, Barish, Darwish, Danish, Larish, Parish, Yarish, Farish, Paris

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Where is the Darish family from?

You can see how Darish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darish family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Darish family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darish's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Darish families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Darish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darish. 43% of Darish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Darish women worked as a Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Lace Maker
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Darish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Darish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darish 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Darish. 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 76 military records available for the last name Darish. For the veterans among your Darish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Darish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Darish in 1964 was 50, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darish 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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