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Dargell Family History

Dargell 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: Darnell, Darrell, Dalzell, Hartell, Carnell, Harwell, Cardell

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Where is the Dargell family from?

You can see how Dargell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dargell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dargell family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dargell's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Dargell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dargell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dargell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dargell. 100% of Dargell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Dargell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dargell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Dargell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dargell. For the veterans among your Dargell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dargell lifespan?

Average Dargell life expectancy in 1967 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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