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Damerel Family History

Damerel 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: Damery, Damer, Dameron, Damerow, Camerer, Lamere, Gambrel, Kamerer

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Where is the Damerel family from?

You can see how Damerel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damerel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Damerel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Damerel families living in Devon. This was about 69% of all the recorded Damerel's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Damerel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damerel 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 Damerel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Damerel. 50% of Damerel men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Damerel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Damerel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Damerel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damerel 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Damerel. 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 69 military records available for the last name Damerel. For the veterans among your Damerel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damerel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Damerel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Damerel in 1963 was 86, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damerel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damerel 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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