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Damil Family History

Damil 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: Jamil, Dail, Hamil, Daniel, David, Damian, Basil, Amin, Hamel, Camel

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Where is the Damil family from?

You can see how Damil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Damil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Damil families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damil's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Damil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damil 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 133 census records available for the last name Damil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damil 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Damil. 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 12 military records available for the last name Damil. For the veterans among your Damil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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