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Darracott Family History

Darracott Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of several minor places in England called Darracott. The most likely sources of the surname are in Georgeham and Welcombe (both in Devon).

As a Staffordshire name it may be from Dodcott in Audlem (Cheshire). All these places were named in Old English as Dod(d)ecote (‘Dodda's cottage’).

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


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Where is the Darracott family from?

You can see how Darracott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darracott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darracott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Darracott families living in Lancashire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Darracott's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Darracott families in 1891.
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What did your Darracott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darracott. 50% of Darracott men worked as a Labourer and 75% of Darracott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darracott were General Labourer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Labourer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 264 immigration records available for the last name Darracott. 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 591 military records available for the last name Darracott. For the veterans among your Darracott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darracott lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Darracott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Darracott in 1961 was 54, and 78 in 2003.

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