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Damien Family History

Damien Surname Meaning

French: from the personal name Damien French form of Damian.

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


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Where is the Damien family from?

You can see how Damien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damien family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Damien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Damien families living in Surrey. This was about 88% of all the recorded Damien's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Damien families in 1891.
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What did your Damien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Garde Malade were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Damien. 50% of Damien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Damien women worked as a Garde Malade.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Cultivateur
    25%
  • Cultivator
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Garde Malade
    100%

What Damien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damien 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Damien. 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 244 military records available for the last name Damien. For the veterans among your Damien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damien lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Damien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Damien in 1955 was 40, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damien 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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