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Damal Family History

Damal 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: Damas, Kamal, Dayal, Dalal, Jamal, Daman, Damian, Dana, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Damal family from?

You can see how Damal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damal family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Damal families living in Nebraska. This was about 42% of all the recorded Damal's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Damal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damal 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 Damal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and File Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damal. 100% of Damal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Damal women worked as a File 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • File Clerk
    100%

What Damal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Damal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damal 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Damal. 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 32 military records available for the last name Damal. For the veterans among your Damal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damal lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Damal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Damal in 1967 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damal 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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