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Darnsey Family History

Darnsey 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: Darney, Garnsey, Darsey, Darnley, Dorney, Arney, Dabney, Farnsley

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Where is the Darnsey family from?

You can see how Darnsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnsey family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Darnsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Darnsey family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darnsey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Darnsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Darnsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnsey 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Darnsey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Darnsey. For the veterans among your Darnsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnsey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnsey 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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