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Damerst Family History

Damerst 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: Damery, Damer, Dameron, Demers, Damerow, Lamers, Darst, Duerst, Dames

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Where is the Damerst family from?

You can see how Damerst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damerst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Damerst families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Damerst family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Damerst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Damerst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damerst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Damerst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damerst 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Damerst. 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 6 military records available for the last name Damerst. For the veterans among your Damerst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damerst lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Damerst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Damerst in 1968 was 75, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damerst 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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