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Daris Family History

Daris Surname Meaning

Dutch: probably a variant of Darius. The name is concentrated in Bergeijk in North Brabant province.

Italianized or Americanized form of Slovenian Dariš or Dariž: perhaps a derivative of dar gift.

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


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Where is the Daris family from?

You can see how Daris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 64 Daris families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Daris's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Daris families in 1911.
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What did your Daris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Daris. 28% of Daris men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Daris women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Labourer
    26%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Cultivateur
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daris. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daris. For the veterans among your Daris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daris lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Daris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Daris in 1968 was 48, and 96 in 2004.

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