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Damiana Family History

Damiana 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: Damian, Damiani, Damiano, Domian, Dammann, Campana, Damman, Diana

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Where is the Damiana family from?

You can see how Damiana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damiana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Damiana families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Damiana's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damiana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damiana 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 Damiana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damiana. 67% of Damiana men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Damiana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Damiana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damiana 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Damiana. 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 50 military records available for the last name Damiana. For the veterans among your Damiana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damiana lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Damiana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Damiana in 1966 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damiana 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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