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Darr Family History

Darr Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Dear. German (also Därr): variant of Dörr (see Dorr).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Darr family from?

You can see how Darr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Darr families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Darr's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darr families in 1891.
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What did your Darr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darr. 85% of Darr women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Domestic Maid
    16%

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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Darr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Darr. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Darr. For the veterans among your Darr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darr lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Darr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Darr in 1943 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darr 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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