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Darnald Family History

Darnald 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, Darnold, Arnold, Darnell, Carnal, Arnall, Darland, Fernald

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Where is the Darnald family from?

You can see how Darnald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnald family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Darnald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Darnald family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Darnald's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Darnald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darnald 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 202 census records available for the last name Darnald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnald 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Darnald. 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 39 military records available for the last name Darnald. For the veterans among your Darnald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnald lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnald 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darnald

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