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Darnick Family History

Darnick 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: Barnick, Garnick, Harnick, Warnick, Garlick, Bernick, Karnik, Durick

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Where is the Darnick family from?

You can see how Darnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnick family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Darnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Darnick families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Darnick's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Darnick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Darnick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Darnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Darnick. 53% of Darnick men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    53%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Darnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Darnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnick 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Darnick. 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 32 military records available for the last name Darnick. For the veterans among your Darnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Darnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Darnick in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Darnick 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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