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Darney Name Meaning

French: habitational name from Darney or Darney-aux-Chênes in the Vosges. English and Scottish: variant of Dorney with Gloucestershire unrounding of o. Americanized form of German Dany: from a short form of the personal name Daniel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dorney, Arney, Farney, Dabney, Barney, Darley, Marney, Darsey, Disney

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Where is the Darney family from?

You can see how Darney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Darney families living in London. This was about 12% of all the recorded Darney's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Darney families in 1891.
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What did your Darney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darney. 100% of Darney men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Darney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Darney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darney 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Darney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 607 military records available for the last name Darney. For the veterans among your Darney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darney lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Darney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Darney in 1955 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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