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Dargen Family History

Dargen 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, Darden, Bargen, Largen, Dagen, Hagen, Sargent, Harben, Harden

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Where is the Dargen family from?

You can see how Dargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dargen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dargen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dargen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dargen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dargen 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 Dargen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dargen. 34% of Dargen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Dargen women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dargen were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Paper Hanger
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Bean Picker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Dargen. 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 108 military records available for the last name Dargen. For the veterans among your Dargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Dargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dargen in 1971 was 74, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dargen 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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