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Darvin Family History

Darvin 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: Darwin, Marvin, Darin, Parvin, Tarvin, Garvin, Harvin, Davin, Arvin

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Where is the Darvin family from?

You can see how Darvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Darvin families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Darvin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darvin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darvin 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 Darvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darvin. 100% of Darvin 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darvin 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Darvin. 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 198 military records available for the last name Darvin. For the veterans among your Darvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Darvin in 1963 was 77, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darvin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darvin 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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