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Darbison Family History

Darbison Name 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: Harbison, Harmison, Larison, Marrison, Hardison, Larrison, Harrison

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Where is the Darbison family from?

You can see how Darbison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darbison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Darbison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Darbison family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darbison's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Darbison families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darbison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darbison ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Darbison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darbison 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Darbison. 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 34 military records available for the last name Darbison. For the veterans among your Darbison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darbison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Darbison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Darbison in 1962 was 80, and 93 in 2002.

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