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Darwish Family History

Darwish Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant) and Assyrian/Chaldean: from (a personal name based on) a status name for a Sufi holy man from Arabic and Syriac spelling of Persian darvīsh (see Darvish).

This surname is found among Muslims, Christians (including Assyrians/Chaldeans), and Sephardic Jews.

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


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Where is the Darwish family from?

You can see how Darwish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darwish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Darwish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Darwish families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Darwish's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Darwish families in 1911.
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What did your Darwish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Darwish. 60% of Darwish 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
    60%
  • Marchande
    40%

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Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Darwish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darwish 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Darwish. 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 99 military records available for the last name Darwish. For the veterans among your Darwish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darwish lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Darwish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Darwish in 1959 was 29, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darwish 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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