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Darois Family History

Darois 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: Dardis, Dargis, Marois, Paris, Harris, Danis, Baros, Darwin, Darius

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Where is the Darois family from?

You can see how Darois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darois family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Darois families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Darois's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Darois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darois surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darois ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Darois ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Darois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darois 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Darois. 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 41 military records available for the last name Darois. For the veterans among your Darois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darois lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Darois in 1963 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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