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Darvin Family History

Darvin 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: Darwin, Marvin, Darin, Parvin, Tarvin, Garvin, Harvin, Davin, Arvin

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Where is the Darvin family from?

You can see how Darvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Darvin family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Darvin's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Darvin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darvin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darvin. 43% of Darvin men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Darvin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darvin were New Worker 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
    43%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darvin 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Darvin. 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 198 military records available for the last name Darvin. For the veterans among your Darvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darvin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Darvin in 1963 was 77, and 51 in 2004.

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