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Darnal Family History

Darnal 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: Darnall, Carnal, Durnal, Dana, Barna, Darnell, Darney, Canal, Dayal

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Where is the Darnal family from?

You can see how Darnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnal family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Darnal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Darnal families living in Indiana. This was about 44% of all the recorded Darnal's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Darnal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darnal 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 874 census records available for the last name Darnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnal 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Darnal. 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 142 military records available for the last name Darnal. For the veterans among your Darnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnal lifespan?

Average Darnal life expectancy in 1990 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnal 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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