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Damsey Family History

Damsey 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: Ramsey, Damsky, Darsey, Daisey, Dawsey, Massey, Darney, Dabney

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Where is the Damsey family from?

You can see how Damsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damsey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Damsey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Damsey family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damsey's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Damsey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damsey 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 Damsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damsey. 40% of Damsey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Damsey 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
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Accountant
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Damsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 485 census records available for the last name Damsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damsey 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Damsey. 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 43 military records available for the last name Damsey. For the veterans among your Damsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damsey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Damsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Damsey in 1968 was 78, and 85 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damsey 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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