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Dambois Family History

Dambois 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: Damboise, Dubois, Gadbois, Debois, Amos, Danis, Damas, Dobos, Valois

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Where is the Dambois family from?

You can see how Dambois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dambois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dambois families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dambois family living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dambois's in USA. Maine and 2 other states had the highest population of Dambois families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dambois 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 54 census records available for the last name Dambois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dambois 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Dambois. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dambois. For the veterans among your Dambois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dambois lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1979, in the United States, Dambois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dambois in 1961 was 57, and 84 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dambois 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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