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Dames Family History

Dames Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dahms a cognate of 3 below.

Dutch: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Adam.

English: variant of Dame with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Dames family from?

You can see how Dames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dames families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Dames families living in Lancashire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Dames's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Dames families in 1891.
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What did your Dames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dames. 50% of Dames men worked as a Farm Labourer and 70% of Dames women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dames were Plumber Heavy Worker and Papr Bag Maker.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    50%
  • Plumber Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    12%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Papr Bag Maker
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Dames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dames 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Dames. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dames. For the veterans among your Dames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dames lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Dames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Dames in 1956 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dames 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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