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Damhoff Family History

Damhoff 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: Dayhoff, Wamhoff, Danoff, Wemhoff, De Hoff, Karhoff, Imhoff, Bomhoff

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Where is the Damhoff family from?

You can see how Damhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Damhoff families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Damhoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Damhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damhoff 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 Damhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damhoff. 100% of Damhoff 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 Damhoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Damhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damhoff 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Damhoff. 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 22 military records available for the last name Damhoff. For the veterans among your Damhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damhoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Damhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Damhoff in 1964 was 82, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damhoff 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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