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Damcke Family History

Damcke 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: Dacko, Backe, Dance, Dame, Nacke, Hacke, Dicke, Damsky, Dace, Gacke

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Where is the Damcke family from?

You can see how Damcke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damcke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Damcke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Damcke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Damcke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Damcke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damcke 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 Damcke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damcke. 100% of Damcke men worked as an Engineer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

What Damcke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Damcke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damcke 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Damcke. 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 19 military records available for the last name Damcke. For the veterans among your Damcke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damcke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Damcke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Damcke in 1970 was 84, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damcke 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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