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Darus Family History

Darus 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: Darius, Daus, Dacus, Derus, Darby, Mars, Karas, Darcy, Paris, Maras

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Where is the Darus family from?

You can see how Darus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Darus family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Darus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darus 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 Darus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darus. 46% of Darus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Darus women worked as a Housework.

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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
    46%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Darus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Darus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darus 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Darus. 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 79 military records available for the last name Darus. For the veterans among your Darus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Darus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Darus in 1968 was 71, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darus 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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