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Darwood Family History

Darwood Surname Meaning

variant of Dorward.

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


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Where is the Darwood family from?

You can see how Darwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Darwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Darwood families living in Cumberland. This was about 18% of all the recorded Darwood's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Darwood families in 1891.
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What did your Darwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darwood. 34% of Darwood men worked as a Motor Mechanic and 92% of Darwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darwood were Builders 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

  • Motor Mechanic
    34%
  • Marque Erector Heavy W
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • House Wife
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darwood 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Darwood. 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 281 military records available for the last name Darwood. For the veterans among your Darwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darwood lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Darwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Darwood in 1968 was 85, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darwood 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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