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Dami Family History

Dami 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: Dai, Damm, Adami, Sami, Damp, Dame, Dam, Davi, Dani, Ham

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Where is the Dami family from?

You can see how Dami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dami family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dami families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Dami families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Dami's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Dami families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dami 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 Dami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dami. 34% of Dami men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Fisherman
    27%
  • Produce Merchant
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

What Dami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Dami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dami 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Dami. 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 338 military records available for the last name Dami. For the veterans among your Dami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dami lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Dami in 1963 was 86, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dami 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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