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Dammett Family History

Dammett 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: Hammett, Emmett, Demmitt, Dammen, Dammer, Damme, Hamlett, Dummitt

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Where is the Dammett family from?

You can see how Dammett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dammett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dammett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Dammett families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Dammett's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Dammett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Dammett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dammett 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 Dammett. 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 6 military records available for the last name Dammett. For the veterans among your Dammett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dammett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dammett 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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