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Darrisaw Family History

Darrisaw Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in GA.

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


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Where is the Darrisaw family from?

You can see how Darrisaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrisaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Darrisaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Darrisaw families living in Quebec. This was about 91% of all the recorded Darrisaw's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Darrisaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darrisaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darrisaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darrisaw. 100% of Darrisaw men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Darrisaw women worked as a Servant.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Darrisaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Darrisaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrisaw 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Darrisaw. 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 31 military records available for the last name Darrisaw. For the veterans among your Darrisaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrisaw lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Darrisaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Darrisaw in 1956 was 53, and 69 in 2004.

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