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Darnton Family History

Darnton Surname Meaning

variant of Darlington.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Darnton family from?

You can see how Darnton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Darnton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Darnton families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Darnton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Darnton families in 1891.
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What did your Darnton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darnton. 43% of Darnton men worked as a General Labourer (heavy Work and 74% of Darnton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darnton were Agricultural Worker and Tagger Telephone Works.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer (heavy Work
    43%
  • Joiner
    29%
  • Agricultural Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Tagger Telephone Works
    6%

What Darnton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darnton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnton 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Darnton. 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 147 military records available for the last name Darnton. For the veterans among your Darnton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Darnton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Darnton in 1967 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnton 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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