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Dambe Family History

Dambe 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: Dame, Damme, Daube, Lambe, Dube, Darby, Dale, Babe, Lamb, Kamber

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Where is the Dambe family from?

You can see how Dambe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dambe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dambe family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dambe's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Dambe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dambe 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 49 census records available for the last name Dambe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dambe 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Dambe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Dambe. For the veterans among your Dambe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dambe lifespan?

Average Dambe life expectancy in 1979 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dambe 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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