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Dambek Family History

Dambek 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: Dembek, Dombek, Kamber, Danek, Amber, Domek, Damask, Dame, Dobek

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Where is the Dambek family from?

You can see how Dambek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dambek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dambek families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dambek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Dambek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Dambek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dambek 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 Dambek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Locksmith was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dambek. 50% of Dambek men worked as a Locksmith.

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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

  • Locksmith
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Dambek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Dambek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dambek 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Dambek. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dambek. For the veterans among your Dambek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dambek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Dambek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dambek in 1974 was 53, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dambek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dambek 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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