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Darbon Family History

Darbon Surname Meaning

Possibly a variant of Darben.

Alternatively, possibly of French origin, a locative name denoting someone ‘from Arbon’ in Haute Garonne (d'Arbon).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Darbon family from?

You can see how Darbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Darbon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Darbon family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Darbon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Darbon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darbon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darbon. 50% of Darbon men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Darbon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darbon were Steel Bridge Work H W and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Steel Bridge Work H W
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Darbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darbon 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Darbon. 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 217 military records available for the last name Darbon. For the veterans among your Darbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darbon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Darbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Darbon in 1972 was 81, and 82 in 2002.

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