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Damker Family History

Damker 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: Daiker, Damer, Dammer, Danker, Dicker, Baker, Marker, Asker, Anker

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Where is the Damker family from?

You can see how Damker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Damker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Damker families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Damker's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Damker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damker 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 Damker ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Damker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damker 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Damker. 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 15 military records available for the last name Damker. For the veterans among your Damker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Damker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Damker in 1966 was 72, and 68 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damker 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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