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Dartey Family History

Dartey 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: Darney, Darty, Darley, Dartez, Darsey, Darter, Darcey, Harvey

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Where is the Dartey family from?

You can see how Dartey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dartey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dartey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Dartey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Dartey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dartey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dartey 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 Dartey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dartey. 47% of Dartey men worked as a Farm Laber.

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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

  • Farm Laber
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Dartey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Dartey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dartey 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dartey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Dartey. For the veterans among your Dartey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dartey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Dartey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dartey in 1979 was 85, and 54 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dartey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dartey 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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