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Darway Family History

Darway 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: Darby, Darcy, Darwin, Darney, Garay, Radway, Duray, Gadway, Darty

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Where is the Darway family from?

You can see how Darway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darway family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Darway family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Darway's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Darway families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darway 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 Darway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darway. 100% of Darway men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Darway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darway 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Darway. 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 43 military records available for the last name Darway. For the veterans among your Darway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darway lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2003, in the United States, Darway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darway in 1940 was 35, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darway 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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