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Darkus Family History

Darkus 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: Darius, Barkus, Markus, Dapkus, Malkus, Farkas, Markos, Backus

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Where is the Darkus family from?

You can see how Darkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darkus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Darkus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Darkus families living in Louisiana. This was about 29% of all the recorded Darkus's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Darkus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darkus 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 184 census records available for the last name Darkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darkus 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Darkus. 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 25 military records available for the last name Darkus. For the veterans among your Darkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darkus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Darkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Darkus in 1965 was 70, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darkus 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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