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Darges Family History

Darges 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: Dargis, Karges, Dages, Garges, Barnes, Large, Darius, Borges, Mares

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Where is the Darges family from?

You can see how Darges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Darges families living in Minnesota. This was about 40% of all the recorded Darges's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Darges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darges. 100% of Darges 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Darges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darges 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Darges. 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 42 military records available for the last name Darges. For the veterans among your Darges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darges lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Darges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Darges in 1964 was 80, and 63 in 2003.

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