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Darrian Family History

Darrian 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: Dorrian, Darrin, Damian, Adrian, Darwin, Farran, Darras, Darin

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Where is the Darrian family from?

You can see how Darrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Darrian families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Darrian families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Darrian's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darrian families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darrian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Darrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrian 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Darrian. 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 13 military records available for the last name Darrian. For the veterans among your Darrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrian lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Darrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Darrian in 1983 was 66, and 64 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darrian 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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