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Damen Family History

Damen Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Daam, a short form of Adam or Damianus (see Damian).

English (Dorset): variant of Damon.

North German: variant of Dahmen, a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Damen family from?

You can see how Damen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Damen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Damen families living in Dorset. This was about 66% of all the recorded Damen's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Damen families in 1891.
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What did your Damen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Damen. 30% of Damen men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Damen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damen were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    30%
  • Farm Carter
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

What Damen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Damen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damen 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Damen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Damen. For the veterans among your Damen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Damen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Damen in 1947 was 35, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damen 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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