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Dargans Family History

Dargans Surname 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: Dargan, Maugans, Vargas, Gargano, Darras, Dorgan, Darga, Gargan

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Where is the Dargans family from?

You can see how Dargans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dargans family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dargans's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Dargans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dargans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dargans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Elevator Boy was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dargans. 100% of Dargans men worked as an Elevator Boy.

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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

  • Elevator Boy
    100%

What Dargans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Dargans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargans 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Dargans. 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 9 military records available for the last name Dargans. For the veterans among your Dargans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargans lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Dargans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Dargans in 1972 was 62, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dargans ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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