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Dameshek Family History

Dameshek 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: Damask, Ramesh, Danese, Dasher, Dresher, Nemechek, Peshek, Hamsher

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Where is the Dameshek family from?

You can see how Dameshek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dameshek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dameshek family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Dameshek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dameshek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Dameshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dameshek 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Dameshek. 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 Dameshek. For the veterans among your Dameshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dameshek lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Dameshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Dameshek in 1969 was 69, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dameshek 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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