Darwin Family History

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Darwin Name Meaning

from the Old English personal name Deorwine, composed of the elements deor ‘dear’ + wine ‘friend’. This name is attested in the 10th century, but it was not common; nevertheless it may have survived long enough to become a Middle English personal name and so given rise to the surname. habitational name from Darwen in Lancashire, named from the Darwin river (earlier Derwent) on which it stands. This seems to be a British name derived from a word meaning ‘oak’.

Similar surnames: Harwin, Darling, Carlin, Darin, Tarvin, Larkin, Markin, Marcin

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1920

You can see how Darwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darwin families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Darwin families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Darwin's in the USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Darwin families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darwin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Darwin Family Occupations

What did your Darwin ancestors do for a living?

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Farmer
39%
Farming
13%
Keeping House
5%
Laborer
4%

Darwin Historical Records

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Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darwin 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 Darwin. 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 Darwin. For the veterans among your Darwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Record

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

Search 1940's US census records for Darwin

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Darwin. 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 Darwin. For the veterans among your Darwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Darwin Life Expectancy

What is the average Darwin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Darwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Darwin in 1955 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

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