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Dartford Family History

Dartford Surname Meaning

From Dartford (Kent) which is recorded as Darenteford in the 12th century.

The place takes its name from the river Darent (from Proto-Welsh *derwïnt ‘oak tree river’).

Additionally, the name incorporates the Old English ford meaning ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Dartford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dartford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Dartford families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Dartford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dartford families in 1891.
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What did your Dartford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dartford. 80% of Dartford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    20%

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Passenger Lists

There are 318 immigration records available for the last name Dartford. 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 78 military records available for the last name Dartford. For the veterans among your Dartford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dartford lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Dartford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dartford in 1967 was 82, and 91 in 1999.

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