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Darkins Family History

Darkins Surname Meaning

variant of Darkin with post-medieval excrescent -s. variant of Dorking with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Darkins family from?

You can see how Darkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Darkins families living in Suffolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Darkins's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Darkins families in 1891.
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What did your Darkins 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 Darkins. 34% of Darkins men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Darkins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darkins were Dock Labourer and Household 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
    34%
  • Lorry Driver
    23%
  • Horseman On Farm
    23%
  • Dock Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Darkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darkins 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Darkins. 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 368 military records available for the last name Darkins. For the veterans among your Darkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darkins lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Darkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Darkins in 1951 was 37, and 35 in 2004.

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