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Darks Family History

Darks Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dark, Marks, Danks, Dirks, Derks, Barks, Darke, Parks, Mark, Darby

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Where is the Darks family from?

You can see how Darks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Darks families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Darks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darks 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 Darks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darks. 56% of Darks 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
    56%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
  • Domestic Duties
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Darks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darks 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Darks. 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 249 military records available for the last name Darks. For the veterans among your Darks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darks lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Darks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Darks in 1953 was 49, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Darks

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darks 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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