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Darko Family History

Darko Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovak Ďurko (see Durko). West African (Ghana): Akan name of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Darko family from?

You can see how Darko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Darko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Darko families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Darko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Darko families in 1911.
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What did your Darko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darko. 67% of Darko men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Darko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Darko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darko 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Darko. 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 96 military records available for the last name Darko. For the veterans among your Darko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Darko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Darko in 1965 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darko 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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