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Darwell Family History

Darwell Surname Meaning

see Darwall. see Darvill.

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


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Where is the Darwell family from?

You can see how Darwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 139 Darwell families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Darwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Darwell families in 1891.
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What did your Darwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Cutter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darwell. 50% of Darwell men worked as a Tailors Cutter and 86% of Darwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darwell were Coal Hewer Hw and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Tailors Cutter
    50%
  • Coal Hewer Hw
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Darwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darwell 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 536 immigration records available for the last name Darwell. 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 591 military records available for the last name Darwell. For the veterans among your Darwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darwell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2002, in the United States, Darwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Darwell in 1954 was 47, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darwell 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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