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Darrling Family History

Darrling Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Darling, Harling, Dahling, Carling, Harring, Dalling, Arling, Daring

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Where is the Darrling family from?

You can see how Darrling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Darrling family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Darrling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Darrling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darrling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Darrling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrling 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Darrling. 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 3 military records available for the last name Darrling. For the veterans among your Darrling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Darrling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Darrling in 1964 was 67, and 88 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darrling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darrling 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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