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Daros Family History

Daros 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: Baros, Aros, Jaros, Daron, Danos, Yaros, Baron, Darby, Mars, Karas

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Where is the Daros family from?

You can see how Daros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daros family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Daros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Daros families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Daros's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Daros families in 1891.
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What did your Daros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bricklayer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daros. 39% of Daros men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Daros women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    39%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Daros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Daros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daros 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Daros. 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 187 military records available for the last name Daros. For the veterans among your Daros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daros lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Daros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Daros in 1949 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daros 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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