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Damits Family History

Damits 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: Damitz, Damian, Danis, Damas, Darius, Dais, Davies, Davids, Darity

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Where is the Damits family from?

You can see how Damits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damits family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Damits families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Damits's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damits families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damits 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 87 census records available for the last name Damits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damits 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Damits. 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 33 military records available for the last name Damits. For the veterans among your Damits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damits lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Damits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damits in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damits 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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