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Dammeyer Family History

Dammeyer Surname Meaning

North German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) whose land lay near a dike or highway Middle Low German damm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dammeyer family from?

You can see how Dammeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dammeyer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dammeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Dammeyer families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Dammeyer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Dammeyer families in 1891.
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What did your Dammeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dammeyer. 100% of Dammeyer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dammeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dammeyer 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Dammeyer. 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 376 military records available for the last name Dammeyer. For the veterans among your Dammeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dammeyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dammeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Dammeyer in 1962 was 83, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dammeyer 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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