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Damner Family History

Damner 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: Danner, Hamner, Damer, Dammer, Darner, Dagner, Tanner, Hamer, Garner

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Where is the Damner family from?

You can see how Damner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Damner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Damner families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Damner's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Damner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damner 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 14 census records available for the last name Damner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Damner. 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 8 military records available for the last name Damner. For the veterans among your Damner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Damner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Damner in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damner 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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