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Darity Family History

Darity Surname Meaning

Altered form of Irish Dorrity which MacLysaght identifies as a form of Doherty.

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


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Where is the Darity family from?

You can see how Darity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darity family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darity families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Darity families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Darity's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darity families in 1891.
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What did your Darity ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker Below was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darity. 100% of Darity men worked as a Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker Below.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker Below
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darity 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Darity. 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 496 military records available for the last name Darity. For the veterans among your Darity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darity lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Darity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Darity in 1961 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darity 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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