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Damkjer Family History

Damkjer 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: Dampier, Daiker, Damer, Dammer, Danker, Dicker, Baker, Marker, Asker

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Where is the Damkjer family from?

You can see how Damkjer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damkjer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Damkjer family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damkjer's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Damkjer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damkjer 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 33 census records available for the last name Damkjer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damkjer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Damkjer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Damkjer. For the veterans among your Damkjer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damkjer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Damkjer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Damkjer in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damkjer 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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