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Darphin Family History

Darphin 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: Dauphin, Darwin, Darin, Alphin, Dolphin, Dauphine, Arpin, Harpin

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Where is the Darphin family from?

You can see how Darphin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darphin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Darphin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Darphin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Darphin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darphin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Darphin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, City Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darphin. 100% of Darphin men worked as a City Salesman.

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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

  • City Salesman
    100%

What Darphin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Darphin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darphin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Darphin. 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 28 military records available for the last name Darphin. For the veterans among your Darphin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darphin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Darphin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Darphin in 1966 was 53, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darphin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darphin 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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