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Darward Family History

Darward 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: Dorward, Harward, Harvard, Hayward, Dardar, Dorwart, Darland, Forward

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Where is the Darward family from?

You can see how Darward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darward family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Darward families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Darward families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darward's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Darward families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darward 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 158 census records available for the last name Darward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darward 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Darward. 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 11 military records available for the last name Darward. For the veterans among your Darward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darward lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darward 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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