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Dampier Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from any of various places in northern France called Dampierre named in honor of St. Peter. The first element Dam- or Don is an Old French title of respect (from Latin dominus ‘lord’) often prefixed to the names of saints.

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


Similar surnames: Dompier, Semper, Napier, Samper, Hamper, Daiker, Kaminer, Wampler

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Where is the Dampier family from?

You can see how Dampier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dampier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dampier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 61 Dampier families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Dampier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dampier families in 1891.
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What did your Dampier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dampier. 34% of Dampier men worked as a House Decorator and 77% of Dampier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dampier were Insurance Clerk and Draper (partner Shopkeeper). .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Decorator
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Insurance Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Draper (partner Shopkeeper)
    3%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Dampier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dampier 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 872 immigration records available for the last name Dampier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dampier. For the veterans among your Dampier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dampier lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Dampier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dampier in 1953 was 23, and 74 in 2004.

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