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Dar Family History

Dar Surname Meaning

Indian (Kashmir) and Pakistani: Muslim name probably from the Persian suffix dār ‘holder possessor master’.

Jewish (Israeli): artificial name from Hebrew dar ‘mother-of-pearl’.

English: variant of Darr.

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


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Where is the Dar family from?

You can see how Dar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Dar families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Dar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dar families in 1911.
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What did your Dar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dar. 63% of Dar men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    63%
  • Gardener
    38%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 897 immigration records available for the last name Dar. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Dar. For the veterans among your Dar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Dar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Dar in 1966 was 75, and 58 in 2004.

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