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Dameron Family History

Dameron Surname Meaning

French and English (of French origin): nickname for a foppish young man whose outfit and manner have an effeminate elegance from a derivative of Old French dame ‘lady’.

This surname is virtually non-existing in Britain.

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


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Where is the Dameron family from?

You can see how Dameron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dameron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dameron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Dameron family living in Cumberland. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dameron's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 2 other counties had the highest population of Dameron families in 1891.
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What did your Dameron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dameron. 19% of Dameron men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Dameron women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dameron were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%

What Dameron family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Dameron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dameron 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 649 immigration records available for the last name Dameron. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Dameron. For the veterans among your Dameron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dameron lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dameron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dameron in 1944 was 35, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dameron 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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