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Darnes Family History

Darnes Surname Meaning

variant of Dearn with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Darnes family from?

You can see how Darnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Darnes families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Darnes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Darnes families in 1911.
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What did your Darnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darnes. 19% of Darnes men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Darnes women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darnes were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Darnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnes 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Darnes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 289 military records available for the last name Darnes. For the veterans among your Darnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Darnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Darnes in 1964 was 74, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnes 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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