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Dama Family History

Dama Surname Meaning

Italian: nickname from dama ‘lady’ (from French dame ‘lady’ from Latin domina).

Polish: unexplained.

Indian (Gujarat Andhra Pradesh West Bengal): Vaishya Rajput and Jain name of unexplained etymology.

West African (Mali and Burkina Faso): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dama family from?

You can see how Dama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dama family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dama families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Dama families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dama's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Dama families in 1891.
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What did your Dama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dama. 31% of Dama men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Dama women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dama were Office Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dama 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Dama. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Dama. For the veterans among your Dama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dama lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dama in 1964 was 47, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dama 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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