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Darius Family History

Darius Surname Meaning

German, Romanian, French, and West Indian (mainly Haiti) derive from the Late Latin personal name Darius, which itself comes from the Greek Dareios. This name was borne by various kings of ancient Persia, including the notable Darius I (522–486 BC).

The ancient Persian form of the name was Darayavahush, which translates to ‘possessor’. It is composed of daraya(miy) meaning ‘possess, maintain’ and vahu meaning ‘good, well’.

Over time, this name became accepted as a Christian name in medieval Europe.

This shift in usage was largely in honor of a saint who was martyred at Nicaea, although the exact date of this event remains uncertain.

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


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You can see how Darius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darius family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Darius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Darius families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Darius's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Darius families in 1891.
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What did your Darius ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darius. 100% of Darius men worked as a Railway Clerk.

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  • Railway Clerk
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Passenger Lists

There are 276 immigration records available for the last name Darius. 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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There are 314 military records available for the last name Darius. For the veterans among your Darius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darius lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Darius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Darius in 1960 was 34, and 45 in 2004.

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