This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Damhesel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Damhesel Family History

Damhesel 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: Amsel, Danese, Dresel, Diesel, Dammeyer, Samsel, Dachel, Sampsel

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Damhesel family from?

You can see how Damhesel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damhesel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Damhesel family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damhesel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Damhesel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damhesel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Damhesel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Damhesel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damhesel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Damhesel

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Damhesel. 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.

View all Damhesel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Damhesel. For the veterans among your Damhesel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Damhesel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Damhesel family history

Discover More

What is the average Damhesel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Damhesel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Damhesel in 1971 was 76, and 95 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damhesel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damhesel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Damhesel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial