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Damish Family History

Damish 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: Danish, Damian, Beamish, Danis, Damas, Dobish, Dash, Damask, Daisy

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Where is the Damish family from?

You can see how Damish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damish family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Damish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Damish family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Damish's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Damish families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damish 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 151 census records available for the last name Damish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damish 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Damish. 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 55 military records available for the last name Damish. For the veterans among your Damish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damish lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Damish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Damish in 1970 was 79, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damish 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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