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Damours Family History

Damours 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: Lamour, Nabours, Amos, Amor, Tamura, Ours, Latour, Armour, Badour

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Where is the Damours family from?

You can see how Damours families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damours family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Damours families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Damours families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damours's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Damours families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damours surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Damours ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Damours. 38% of Damours men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Damours women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damours were Rentier and Servante.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    38%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    29%
  • Journalier
    15%
  • Rentier
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    60%
  • Servante
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Damours. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damours 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Damours. 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 100 military records available for the last name Damours. For the veterans among your Damours ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damours lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Damours life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Damours in 1966 was 62, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damours 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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