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Damasco Surname Meaning

Italian and Hispanic (mainly Philippines): from a medieval Christian personal name derived from the name of the city of Damascus, capital of Syria, and alluding to Saint Paul's conversion to Christianity on the road to this city.

This significant event is described in the biblical passage of Acts 9: 1-9, which details how Saul of Tarsus, a fervent persecutor of Christians, experienced a transformative encounter on his journey to Damascus.

The name serves as a reminder of the importance of conversion and redemption within Christian tradition, highlighting how a life can change dramatically through faith.

As a personal name, it reflects cultural and religious influences in both Italian and Hispanic communities, particularly among those with roots in the Philippines.

Overall, the connection to Damascus underscores a pivotal moment in Christian history that resonates across various cultures and traditions.

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


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You can see how Damasco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damasco family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Damasco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Damasco families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Damasco's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Damasco families in 1880.
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What did your Damasco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damasco. 65% of Damasco men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 141 military records available for the last name Damasco. For the veterans among your Damasco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Damasco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Damasco in 1966 was 55, and 90 in 2003.

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