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Damassa Family History

Damassa 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, Massa, Damask, Damaso, Matassa, Casassa, Masse, Kamara, Amaya

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Where is the Damassa family from?

You can see how Damassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damassa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Damassa families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Damassa families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Damassa's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Damassa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damassa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Damassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damassa 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 Damassa. 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 15 military records available for the last name Damassa. For the veterans among your Damassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damassa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Damassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Damassa in 1968 was 69, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damassa 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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