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Darrel Family History

Darrel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Carrel, Darrell, Farrel, Harrel, Daniel, Barre, Garret, Marvel

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Where is the Darrel family from?

You can see how Darrel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Darrel families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Darrel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darrel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darrel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Darrel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darrel. 34% of Darrel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Darrel women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darrel were Labor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Darrel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Darrel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrel 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Darrel. 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 244 military records available for the last name Darrel. For the veterans among your Darrel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2000, in the United States, Darrel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Darrel in 1950 was 44, and 72 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darrel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darrel 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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