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Dammes Family History

Dammes 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: Dammen, Dammer, Damme, Hammes, Dames, James, Mammen, Hammer, Damas

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Where is the Dammes family from?

You can see how Dammes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dammes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dammes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Dammes families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dammes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dammes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dammes 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 Dammes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dammes. 100% of Dammes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Dammes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dammes 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Dammes. 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 83 military records available for the last name Dammes. For the veterans among your Dammes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dammes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Dammes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dammes in 1968 was 80, and 63 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dammes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dammes 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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