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Damask Family History

Damask Surname Meaning

English: presumably an occupational name for someone who sold damask, a richly woven material of a kind originally made in Damascus.

The English word also came to denote a rich pink color, and it is possible that the surname arose as a nickname with reference to someone's complexion.

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


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Where is the Damask family from?

You can see how Damask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damask family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Damask families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Damask families living in Wisconsin. This was about 93% of all the recorded Damask's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Damask families in 1880.
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What did your Damask ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damask. 44% of Damask men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Damask women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    44%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Candy Maker
    13%
  • Accountant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Damask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damask 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Damask. 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 258 military records available for the last name Damask. For the veterans among your Damask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damask lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Damask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damask in 1962 was 79, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damask 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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