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Darrough Family History

Darrough Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Darragh.

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


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Where is the Darrough family from?

You can see how Darrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Darrough families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Darrough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darrough families in 1911.
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What did your Darrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Darrough. 100% of Darrough men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrough 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Darrough. 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 507 military records available for the last name Darrough. For the veterans among your Darrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrough lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Darrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Darrough in 1954 was 23, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darrough 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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