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Darmstead Family History

Darmstead 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: Armstead, Armistead, Halstead, Umstead, Anstead, Karlstad, Harstad

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Where is the Darmstead family from?

You can see how Darmstead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darmstead family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darmstead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Darmstead families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Darmstead's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Darmstead families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darmstead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Darmstead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Darmstead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darmstead 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Darmstead. 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 22 military records available for the last name Darmstead. For the veterans among your Darmstead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darmstead lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2003, in the United States, Darmstead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darmstead in 1993 was 85, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darmstead 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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