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Damerau Family History

Damerau 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: Damrau, Damery, Damer, Dameron, Damerow, Damian, Hamer, Davern, Damas

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Where is the Damerau family from?

You can see how Damerau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damerau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Damerau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Damerau families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Damerau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Damerau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damerau 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 Damerau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damerau. 34% of Damerau men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Damerau women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Damerau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Damerau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damerau 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Damerau. 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 331 military records available for the last name Damerau. For the veterans among your Damerau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damerau lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Damerau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Damerau in 1966 was 80, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damerau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damerau 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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