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Darrach Family History

Darrach 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: Darragh, Darroch, Darrah, Drach, Harbach, Darras, Marbach, Barach

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Where is the Darrach family from?

You can see how Darrach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrach family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrach families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 77 Darrach families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 53% of all the recorded Darrach's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Darrach families in 1911.
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What did your Darrach ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Darrach. 38% of Darrach men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Darrach women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darrach were Labourer and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Fisherman
    18%
  • Farmers Son
    15%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Darrach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrach 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 618 immigration records available for the last name Darrach. 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 313 military records available for the last name Darrach. For the veterans among your Darrach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrach lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Darrach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Darrach in 1967 was 72, and 91 in 2002.

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