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Darnaby Family History

Darnaby Name 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: Barnaby, Darby, Darney, Danby, Darnall, Dansby, Barnaba, Darnley

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Where is the Darnaby family from?

You can see how Darnaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darnaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Darnaby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Darnaby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Darnaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darnaby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darnaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Darnaby. 100% of Darnaby 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Darnaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnaby 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Darnaby. 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 277 military records available for the last name Darnaby. For the veterans among your Darnaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnaby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Darnaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Darnaby in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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