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Damcott Family History

Damcott 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: Walcott, Talcott, Alcott, Lamott, Demott, Marcott, Calcote, Cott

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Where is the Damcott family from?

You can see how Damcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damcott family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damcott families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Damcott families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Damcott's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damcott families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damcott 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 Damcott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damcott. 100% of Damcott men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Damcott women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Damcott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Damcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damcott 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Damcott. 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 29 military records available for the last name Damcott. For the veterans among your Damcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damcott lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Damcott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Damcott in 1962 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damcott

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damcott 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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