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Darmstadt Family History

Darmstadt 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: Karlstad, Harstad, Ramstad, Altstadt, Barstad, Carlstedt, Angstadt

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Where is the Darmstadt family from?

You can see how Darmstadt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darmstadt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darmstadt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Darmstadt families living in New York. This was about 46% of all the recorded Darmstadt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Darmstadt families in 1880.
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What did your Darmstadt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darmstadt. 29% of Darmstadt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Darmstadt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darmstadt were Truck Driver and Cook. .

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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
    29%
  • Office Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darmstadt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darmstadt 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Darmstadt. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Darmstadt. For the veterans among your Darmstadt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darmstadt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Darmstadt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Darmstadt in 1962 was 77, and 96 in 2004.

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