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Darce Family History

Darce Name 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: Darcy, Dance, Arce, Dace, Darcey, Darke, Dare, Barre, Dore, Hare

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Where is the Darce family from?

You can see how Darce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darce families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Darce family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Darce's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Darce families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darce 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 Darce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darce. 38% of Darce men worked as a Manager. .

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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 1940

  • Manager
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darce 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Darce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 203 military records available for the last name Darce. For the veterans among your Darce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darce lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Darce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darce in 1955 was 51, and 91 in 2003.

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