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Damske Family History

Damske 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: Damsky, Demske, Paske, Kaske, Dansie, Damask, Demski, Ganske, Dame

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Where is the Damske family from?

You can see how Damske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Damske families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damske's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Damske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damske 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 138 census records available for the last name Damske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damske 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Damske. 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 26 military records available for the last name Damske. For the veterans among your Damske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Damske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Damske in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damske 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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