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Darknell Family History

Darknell Surname Meaning

see Dartnell.

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


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Where is the Darknell family from?

You can see how Darknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darknell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Darknell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Darknell families living in Wiltshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Darknell's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Darknell families in 1891.
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What did your Darknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darknell. 100% of Darknell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Darknell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Darknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darknell 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Darknell. 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 29 military records available for the last name Darknell. For the veterans among your Darknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darknell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Darknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darknell in 1966 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darknell 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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