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Damos Family History

Damos 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: Amos, Damas, Damon, Ramos, Danos, Demos, Vamos, Lamos, Dames, James

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Where is the Damos family from?

You can see how Damos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damos family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Damos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Damos families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damos's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Damos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damos 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 Damos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damos. 27% of Damos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Damos women worked as a Maid.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Waiter
    17%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damos 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Damos. 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 121 military records available for the last name Damos. For the veterans among your Damos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Damos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Damos in 1963 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damos 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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