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Darrin Family History

Darrin Surname Meaning

English (of French origin): altered form of northern French Dairain a habitational name with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’ denoting someone from Airaines (Somme). In some instances the name may be Norman in origin with the same derivation however this name may not have survived long enough to contribute to the modern surname.

This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Darrin family from?

You can see how Darrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Darrin families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Darrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darrin families in 1891.
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What did your Darrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darrin. 100% of Darrin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrin 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Darrin. 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 463 military records available for the last name Darrin. For the veterans among your Darrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Darrin in 1963 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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