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Darkes Family History

Darkes Surname Meaning

post-medieval variant of Dark with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Darkes family from?

You can see how Darkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Darkes families living in Worcestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Darkes's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Darkes families in 1891.
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What did your Darkes 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 Darkes. 100% of Darkes men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Darkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Carpet Picker
    10%
  • Yarn Winder
    7%
  • Charwoman
    7%

What Darkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darkes 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Darkes. 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 357 military records available for the last name Darkes. For the veterans among your Darkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darkes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Darkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Darkes in 1958 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darkes 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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