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Darkney Family History

Darkney Surname 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: Darney, Dorney, Hackney, Arney, Dabney, Hartney, Carney, Farney

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Where is the Darkney family from?

You can see how Darkney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darkney family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Darkney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Darkney families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Darkney's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Darkney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darkney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Darkney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darkney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Darkney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Darkney. For the veterans among your Darkney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darkney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darkney 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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