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Dampkin Family History

Dampkin 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: Lampkin, Dauphin, Camplin, Pamplin, Danskin, Dropkin, Dakin, Tamplin

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Where is the Dampkin family from?

You can see how Dampkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dampkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dampkin family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Dampkin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dampkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dampkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Dampkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dampkin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dampkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Dampkin. For the veterans among your Dampkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dampkin lifespan?

Average Dampkin life expectancy in 1998 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dampkin 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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