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Darugh Family History

Darugh 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: Haugh, Waugh, Darragh, Baruch, Darga, Baruth, Rugh, Gaugh, Daigh

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Where is the Darugh family from?

You can see how Darugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darugh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Darugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Darugh family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darugh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Darugh families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Darugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darugh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Darugh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Darugh. For the veterans among your Darugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darugh lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Darugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Darugh in 1993 was 87, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darugh 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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