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Damrau Family History

Damrau Surname Meaning

East German: variant of Damerow.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Damrau family from?

You can see how Damrau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damrau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Damrau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Damrau families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Damrau's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Damrau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damrau 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 Damrau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damrau. 34% of Damrau men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Damrau women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 1940

  • Machinist
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Damrau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 624 census records available for the last name Damrau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damrau 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Damrau. 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 136 military records available for the last name Damrau. For the veterans among your Damrau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damrau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Damrau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Damrau in 1959 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

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