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Damelia Family History

Damelia 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: Melia, Ramella, Gamelin, Camelio, Amelio, O'melia, Hamelin, Melis

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Where is the Damelia family from?

You can see how Damelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damelia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Damelia families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damelia's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damelia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damelia 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 Damelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damelia. 100% of Damelia men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Damelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Damelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damelia 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Damelia. 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 59 military records available for the last name Damelia. For the veterans among your Damelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damelia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Damelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damelia in 1970 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damelia 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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