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Damaso Family History

Damaso Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish (Dámaso): from the personal name Dámaso derived from Greek Damasos meaning ‘tamer’.

A derivative of damazein ‘to tame’.

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


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Where is the Damaso family from?

You can see how Damaso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damaso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Damaso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Damaso families living in Texas. This was about 27% of all the recorded Damaso's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Damaso families in 1920.
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What did your Damaso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damaso. 74% of Damaso men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    74%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Elevator Operator
    14%

What Damaso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Damaso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damaso 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 592 immigration records available for the last name Damaso. 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 122 military records available for the last name Damaso. For the veterans among your Damaso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damaso lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Damaso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Damaso in 1955 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damaso 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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