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Damren Family History

Damren 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: Dammen, Damron, Damien, Damian, Kampen, Farren, Haren, Mammen, Warren

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Where is the Damren family from?

You can see how Damren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Damren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Damren family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damren's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Damren families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damren 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 Damren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damren. 25% of Damren men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Damren women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Damren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 927 census records available for the last name Damren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damren 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Damren. 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 171 military records available for the last name Damren. For the veterans among your Damren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damren lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Damren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damren in 1951 was 26, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damren 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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