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Dampmann Family History

Dampmann 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: Dammann, Kampmann, Hammann, Dallmann, Ammann, Damman, Campman

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Where is the Dampmann family from?

You can see how Dampmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dampmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dampmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Dampmann families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Dampmann's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Dampmann families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Dampmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dampmann 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 Dampmann. 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 16 military records available for the last name Dampmann. For the veterans among your Dampmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dampmann lifespan?

Average Dampmann life expectancy in 1975 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dampmann 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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