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Damba Family History

Damba 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: Namba, Camba, Gamba, Kaba, Damian, Darby, Baba, Dana, Lamb, Sama

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Damba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damba. 100% of Damba men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Damba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damba 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Damba. 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 13 military records available for the last name Damba. For the veterans among your Damba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damba lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Damba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Damba in 1979 was 59, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damba 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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