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Damesell Family History

Damesell 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: Ramsell, Sampsell, Mansell, Dalzell, Gesell, Darnell, Campbell

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Where is the Damesell family from?

You can see how Damesell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damesell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Damesell families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Damesell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Damesell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Damesell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damesell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Damesell. 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 Damesell. For the veterans among your Damesell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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