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Daroy Family History

Daroy 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: Darby, Darcy, Darty, Laroy, Daron, Deroy, Dary, Baron, Day, Troy

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Where is the Daroy family from?

You can see how Daroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daroy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Daroy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Daroy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Daroy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Daroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daroy 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 519 census records available for the last name Daroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daroy 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Daroy. 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 51 military records available for the last name Daroy. For the veterans among your Daroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daroy lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2002, in the United States, Daroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Daroy in 1994 was 70, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daroy 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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