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Darnley Family History

Darnley Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Dearnley a habitational name from Dearnley Lancashirehire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Darnley family from?

You can see how Darnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darnley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Darnley families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Darnley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Darnley families in 1891.
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What did your Darnley 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 Darnley. 100% of Darnley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Darnley 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Press Hand Small
    6%

What Darnley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Darnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnley 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Darnley. 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 398 military records available for the last name Darnley. For the veterans among your Darnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Darnley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Darnley in 1959 was 50, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnley 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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