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Damians Family History

Damians 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, Damiani, Damiano, Damas, Domian, Dammann, Damman, Daman

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Where is the Damians family from?

You can see how Damians families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damians family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Damians families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there were 3 Damians families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damians's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Damians families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damians 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 Damians ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damians. 100% of Damians men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Damians women worked as an Operator.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Damians. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damians 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Damians. 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 18 military records available for the last name Damians. For the veterans among your Damians ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damians lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Damians life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Damians in 1974 was 68, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damians 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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