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Darcas Family History

Darcas 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: Darras, Dorcas, Karas, Barca, Darcy, Arras, Maras, Barlas, Damas

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Where is the Darcas family from?

You can see how Darcas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darcas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darcas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Darcas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 36% of all the recorded Darcas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Darcas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darcas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darcas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Darcas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Darcas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darcas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Darcas. 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 42 military records available for the last name Darcas. For the veterans among your Darcas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darcas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Darcas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darcas in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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