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Dardan Family History

Dardan 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: Dardar, Dargan, Darden, Damian, Harden, Hardman, Carden, Jordan

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Where is the Dardan family from?

You can see how Dardan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dardan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dardan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Dardan families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Dardan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Dardan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dardan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dardan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Dardan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dardan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dardan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dardan. For the veterans among your Dardan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dardan lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Dardan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dardan in 1991 was 96, and 37 in 1995.

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