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Daems Family History

Daems 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: Deems, Dahms, Danis, Damas, Damm, Adams, Das, Dees, Damp, Dame

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Where is the Daems family from?

You can see how Daems families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daems family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Daems families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Daems families living in Leicestershire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Daems's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Daems families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daems 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 Daems ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daems. 100% of Daems men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Daems. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daems 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Daems. 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 88 military records available for the last name Daems. For the veterans among your Daems ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daems lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Daems life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Daems in 1955 was 27, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daems 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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