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Damsley Family History

Damsley 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: Daisley, Wamsley, Parsley, Wansley, Hemsley, Walmsley, Pasley, Ramsey

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Where is the Damsley family from?

You can see how Damsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damsley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Damsley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Damsley families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Damsley's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Damsley families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Damsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damsley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Damsley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Damsley. For the veterans among your Damsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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