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Darsley Family History

Darsley Surname Meaning

see Dearsley.

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


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Where is the Darsley family from?

You can see how Darsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Darsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Darsley families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Darsley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darsley families in 1891.
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What did your Darsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darsley. 80% of Darsley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    20%

What Darsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 885 census records available for the last name Darsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darsley 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Darsley. 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 33 military records available for the last name Darsley. For the veterans among your Darsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darsley lifespan?

Average Darsley life expectancy in 1967 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darsley 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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