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Darter Family History

Darter Surname Meaning

English: apparently an occupational name from an agent noun from Middle English darten ‘to pierce with a dart’ and perhaps ‘to plant (vines)’.

Americanized form of German Dötter (see Dotter).

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


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Where is the Darter family from?

You can see how Darter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 50 Darter families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Darter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darter families in 1891.
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What did your Darter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darter. 100% of Darter men worked as a Gardener and 87% of Darter 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Goverment Typist
    5%
  • Governess
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Darter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darter 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 565 immigration records available for the last name Darter. 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 Darter. For the veterans among your Darter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Darter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Darter in 1957 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darter 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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