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Darken Family History

Darken Surname Meaning

see Darkin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Darken family from?

You can see how Darken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Darken families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Darken families living in Essex. This was about 48% of all the recorded Darken's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Darken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Darken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Fitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darken. 100% of Darken men worked as a Gas Fitter and 89% of Darken 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

  • Gas Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Telephonist
    12%

What Darken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darken 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Darken. 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 188 military records available for the last name Darken. For the veterans among your Darken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Darken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Darken in 1966 was 87, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darken 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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