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Darsh Family History

Darsh 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: Dash, Marsh, Karsh, Larsh, Harsh, Barsh, Darst, March, Darby, Mars

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Where is the Darsh family from?

You can see how Darsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darsh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Darsh families living in New Jersey. This was about 30% of all the recorded Darsh's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Darsh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Darsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darsh. 34% of Darsh men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Darsh women worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Darsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Darsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darsh 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Darsh. 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 23 military records available for the last name Darsh. For the veterans among your Darsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darsh lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Darsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Darsh in 1984 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darsh 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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