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Darnwell Family History

Darnwell 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: Darnell, Barnwell, Carnell, Harwell, Farnell, Parnell, Bardwell

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Where is the Darnwell family from?

You can see how Darnwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Darnwell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Darnwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Darnwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darnwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Darnwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnwell 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Darnwell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Darnwell. For the veterans among your Darnwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnwell lifespan?

Average Darnwell life expectancy in 1966 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnwell 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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