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Damhar Family History

Damhar 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: Damian, Bachar, Damas, Demar, Jamar, Amar, Lamar, Dhar, Damer, Zachar

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Where is the Damhar family from?

You can see how Damhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damhar family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Damhar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damhar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Damhar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damhar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Damhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damhar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Damhar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Damhar. For the veterans among your Damhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damhar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damhar 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damhar

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