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Darrie Family History

Darrie Surname Meaning

variant of Darry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Darrie family from?

You can see how Darrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 9 Darrie families living in Northumberland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Darrie's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Darrie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Goods Motor Drive and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darrie. 100% of Darrie men worked as a Heavy Goods Motor Drive and 100% of Darrie 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Goods Motor Drive
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Darrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 867 census records available for the last name Darrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrie 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Darrie. 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 45 military records available for the last name Darrie. For the veterans among your Darrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrie lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Darrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Darrie in 1968 was 62, and 48 in 2001.

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