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Darrell Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name, with fused preposition d(e), for someone from Airelle in Calvados, France, or Airel in La Manche, Normandy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Barrell, Gatrell, Garrell, Carrell, Harrell, Worrell, Durrell

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Darrell Family Origin

Where is the Darrell family from?

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    You can see how Darrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darrell families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Darrell families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 38% of all the recorded Darrell's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Darrell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Darrell Family Occupations

    What did your Darrell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Darrell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Darrell's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Darrell family was Blacksmith. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Darrell.

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    • Farmer

      29%

    • Laborer

      10%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Blacksmith

      4%

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

    Darrell Historical Records

    What Darrell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darrell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Darrell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Darrell. For the veterans among your Darrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Darrell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Darrell lifespan?

    Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Darrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Darrell in 1959 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darrell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darrell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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