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Darly Family History

Darly Surname Meaning

see Darley.

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


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Where is the Darly family from?

You can see how Darly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Darly families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Darly's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Darly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darly. 100% of Darly men worked as a Postman and 100% of Darly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darly 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Darly. 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 245 military records available for the last name Darly. For the veterans among your Darly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Darly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Darly in 1965 was 72, and 77 in 1999.

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