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Darough Family History

Darough 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: Darrough, Dorough, Brough, Drought, Darragh, Rough, Prough, Garlough

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Where is the Darough family from?

You can see how Darough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darough family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Darough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Darough families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Darough's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Darough families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Darough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darough 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Darough. 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 63 military records available for the last name Darough. For the veterans among your Darough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darough lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Darough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Darough in 1968 was 60, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darough 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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