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Darvall Family History

Darvall Surname Meaning

see Darvill.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Darvall family from?

You can see how Darvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darvall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Darvall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Darvall families living in Berkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Darvall's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Darvall families in 1891.
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What did your Darvall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Confectioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darvall. 50% of Darvall men worked as a Confectioner and 84% of Darvall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darvall were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Confectioner
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darvall 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Darvall. 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 61 military records available for the last name Darvall. For the veterans among your Darvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darvall lifespan?

Average Darvall life expectancy in 1990 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darvall 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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