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Darten Family History

Darten 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: Garten, Parten, Harten, Dartez, Karten, Darden, Darter, Sarten

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Where is the Darten family from?

You can see how Darten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Darten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 6 Darten families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Darten's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Darten families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darten 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 Darten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darten. 50% of Darten men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Darten women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Darten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Darten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darten 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Darten. 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 Darten. For the veterans among your Darten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Darten in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darten 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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