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Darry Family History

Darry Surname Meaning

from Anglo-Norman French darree ‘pennyworth’ (Old French denree).

Compare French Danré Danrée (Dauzat).

see Derry.

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


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Where is the Darry family from?

You can see how Darry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Darry families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Darry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darry families in 1891.
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What did your Darry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darry. 100% of Darry men worked as a General Labourer and 62% of Darry 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    62%
  • Private Means
    24%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darry 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Darry. 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 298 military records available for the last name Darry. For the veterans among your Darry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Darry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Darry in 1957 was 47, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darry 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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