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Damns Family History

Damns 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: Damas, Dains, Dames, James, Dana, Amos, Danis, Ames, Dang, Mains

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Where is the Damns family from?

You can see how Damns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Damns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Damns families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damns's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Damns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damns 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 24 census records available for the last name Damns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damns 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Damns. 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 4 military records available for the last name Damns. For the veterans among your Damns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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