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Damons Family History

Damons 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, Damone, Hamons, Samons, Lamons, Diamond, Amos, Damas, Lamont

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Where is the Damons family from?

You can see how Damons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Damons families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Damons families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damons's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Damons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damons 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 Damons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damons. 70% of Damons men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Damons women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damons were Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Farmer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Damons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Damons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damons 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Damons. 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 88 military records available for the last name Damons. For the veterans among your Damons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damons lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Damons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Damons in 1953 was 50, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damons 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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