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Damia Family History

Damia 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, Lamia, Davia, David, Dana, Amin, Kamiya, Danis, Sama, Damas

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Where is the Damia family from?

You can see how Damia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Damia family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Damia's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Damia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damia 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 Damia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damia. 100% of Damia men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Damia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damia 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Damia. 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 44 military records available for the last name Damia. For the veterans among your Damia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damia lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Damia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Damia in 1954 was 56, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damia 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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