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Darst Family History

Darst Surname Meaning

Pennsylvania German variant of Durst or of Dorst.

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


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Where is the Darst family from?

You can see how Darst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Darst family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Darst's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 3 other counties had the highest population of Darst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darst 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 Darst ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darst. 100% of Darst 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Darst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darst 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Darst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Darst. For the veterans among your Darst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darst lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Darst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Darst in 1950 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darst 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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