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Darke Family History

Darke Surname Meaning

English: variant of Dark.

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


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Where is the Darke family from?

You can see how Darke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 236 Darke families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Darke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darke 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 Darke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Darke. 14% of Darke men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Darke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darke were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Engineer Fitter
    6%
  • Railway Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Darke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Darke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darke 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Darke. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Darke. For the veterans among your Darke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Darke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Darke in 1964 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darke 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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