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Darnall Family History

Darnall Name Meaning

English (Bedfordshire): either a variant of Darnell or a habitational name from Darnall now a district of Sheffield (Yorkshire) or Darnhall in Cheshire both named from Old English derne ‘hidden secret’ + halh ‘nook’. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Arnall, Farnell, Bagnall, Gornall, Darnell, Fairall, Carnal, Carnell

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Where is the Darnall family from?

You can see how Darnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Darnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Darnall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Darnall families living in New Brunswick. This was about 63% of all the recorded Darnall's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Darnall families in 1911.
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What did your Darnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Darnall. 33% of Darnall men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Darnall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Darnall were Manager and Clerk. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    21%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Darnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Darnall 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Darnall. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Darnall. For the veterans among your Darnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Darnall lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Darnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Darnall in 1952 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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