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Darty Family History

Darty Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish Doherty .

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


Similar surnames: Darby, Dally, Darcy, Darity, Harty, Dart, Marty, Carby, Dory, Marte

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Where is the Darty family from?

You can see how Darty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Darty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Darty families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Darty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darty. 35% of Darty men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Darty women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darty were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darty 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Darty. 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 409 military records available for the last name Darty. For the veterans among your Darty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Darty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Darty in 1957 was 22, and 71 in 2004.

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