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Darow Family History

Darow 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: Daron, Damrow, Darrow, Karow, Dorow, Carow, Durow, Drew, Baron, Darby

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Where is the Darow family from?

You can see how Darow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Darow families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Darow's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darow families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darow 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 Darow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Darow. 100% of Darow men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Darow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Darow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darow 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Darow. 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 49 military records available for the last name Darow. For the veterans among your Darow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Darow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Darow in 1965 was 67, and 48 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darow 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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