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Darrows Family History

Darrows 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: Darrow, Barrows, Barrow, Carrow, Burrows, Arrow, Harrow, Yarrow

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Where is the Darrows family from?

You can see how Darrows families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrows family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrows families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Darrows families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Darrows's in USA. New York had the highest population of Darrows families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darrows surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darrows ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machinist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Darrows. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrows 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Darrows. 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 24 military records available for the last name Darrows. For the veterans among your Darrows ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darrows lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Darrows life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Darrows in 1996 was 75, and 70 in 1999.

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