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Damerow Family History

Damerow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from Damerow the name of several places in eastern Germany.

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


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Where is the Damerow family from?

You can see how Damerow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damerow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Damerow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Damerow families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Damerow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Damerow families in 1891.
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What did your Damerow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damerow. 50% of Damerow men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Damerow women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damerow were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Assembler
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Feeder
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Damerow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damerow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damerow 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Damerow. 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 292 military records available for the last name Damerow. For the veterans among your Damerow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damerow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Damerow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Damerow in 1963 was 72, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damerow 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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