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Darren Family History

Darren Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Daron. English: variant of Darrin.

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


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Where is the Darren family from?

You can see how Darren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Darren families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Darren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darren families in 1891.
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What did your Darren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darren. 75% of Darren 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
    75%
  • The Licensee
    25%

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Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Darren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darren 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Darren. 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 228 military records available for the last name Darren. For the veterans among your Darren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darren lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Darren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darren in 1986 was 43, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darren 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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