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Darna Family History

Darna 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: Dana, Barna, Sarna, Danna, Darga, Dara, Darby, Rana, Bara, Carne

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Where is the Darna family from?

You can see how Darna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Darna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Darna family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darna's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Darna families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darna 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 Darna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darna. 45% of Darna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Darna women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Janitor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Darna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Darna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darna 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Darna. 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 47 military records available for the last name Darna. For the veterans among your Darna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Darna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Darna in 1964 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darna 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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