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Damn Family History

Damn 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: Damm, Dann, Dain, Damon, Damp, Dame, Dawn, Dam, Dan, Dahn

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Where is the Damn family from?

You can see how Damn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Damn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Damn families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Damn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damn 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 552 census records available for the last name Damn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damn 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Damn. 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 663 military records available for the last name Damn. For the veterans among your Damn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damn lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Damn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Damn in 1985 was 75, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damn 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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