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Darnold Family History

Darnold Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Darnall.

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


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Where is the Darnold family from?

You can see how Darnold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnold family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Darnold families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Darnold families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Darnold's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darnold families in 1891.
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What did your Darnold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darnold. 28% of Darnold men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Darnold women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darnold were Florist and Secretary.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Pump Mechanic
    7%
  • Florist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    47%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darnold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnold 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Darnold. 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 691 military records available for the last name Darnold. For the veterans among your Darnold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnold lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Darnold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Darnold in 1964 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

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