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Darnill Family History

Darnill Surname Meaning

see Darnell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Darnill family from?

You can see how Darnill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Darnill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Darnill families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Darnill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Darnill families in 1891.
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What did your Darnill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darnill. 67% of Darnill 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
    67%
  • Private Means
    34%

What Darnill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Darnill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnill 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Darnill. 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 24 military records available for the last name Darnill. For the veterans among your Darnill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnill lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Darnill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Darnill in 1995 was 84, and 54 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnill 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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