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Darrin Name Meaning

English (of French origin): altered form of northern French Dairain a habitational name with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’ denoting someone from Airaines (Somme). In some instances the name may be Norman in origin with the same derivation however this name may not have survived long enough to contribute to the modern surname. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Marrin, Darden, Farrin, Darwin, Merrin, Parvin, Farris, Parris

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Where is the Darrin family from?

You can see how Darrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Darrin families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Darrin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Darrin families in 1911.
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What did your Darrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darrin. 57% of Darrin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Darrin women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darrin were Foreman and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    57%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Foreman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 296 immigration records available for the last name Darrin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 463 military records available for the last name Darrin. For the veterans among your Darrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Darrin in 1963 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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