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Damhof Family History

Damhof 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: Damon, Damrow, Dampf, Imhof, Dayhoff, Wamhoff, Damron, Damian, Samson

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Where is the Damhof family from?

You can see how Damhof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damhof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Damhof families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Damhof's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Damhof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damhof 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 Damhof ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Damhof family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Damhof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damhof 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Damhof. 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 14 military records available for the last name Damhof. For the veterans among your Damhof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damhof lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Damhof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damhof in 1968 was 80, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damhof 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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