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Damsell Family History

Damsell Surname Meaning

from Old French dameisele damisele ‘maiden (originally of noble birth)' or Old French dameisel ‘young squire page’. Both the female and male forms seem to be represented the former probably in the sense ‘effeminate’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Damsell family from?

You can see how Damsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Damsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Damsell families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Damsell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Damsell families in 1891.
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What did your Damsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Damsell. 100% of Damsell men worked as a Bricklayer and 79% of Damsell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    8%
  • Arsnal Work Household Duties Unpaid
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damsell 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Damsell. 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 151 military records available for the last name Damsell. For the veterans among your Damsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damsell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Damsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Damsell in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 1997.

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