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Darry Family History

Darry Name Meaning

from Anglo-Norman French darree ‘pennyworth’ (Old French denree). Compare French Danré Danrée (Dauzat). see Derry .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Darby, Darcy, Barry, Harry, Derry, Darty, Jarry, Darr, Parry, Larry

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Where is the Darry family from?

You can see how Darry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Darry family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Darry's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Darry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darry 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 Darry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darry. 30% of Darry men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Darry women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darry were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darry 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Darry. 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 298 military records available for the last name Darry. For the veterans among your Darry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Darry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Darry in 1957 was 47, and 95 in 2001.

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