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Darkison Family History

Darkison 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: Parkison, Harmison, Harbison, Larison, Parkinson, Marrison, Hardison

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Where is the Darkison family from?

You can see how Darkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darkison family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Darkison families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Darkison's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Darkison families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Darkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darkison 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Darkison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Darkison. For the veterans among your Darkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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