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Damron Family History

Damron Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dameron a surname of ultimate French origin.

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


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Where is the Damron family from?

You can see how Damron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Damron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Damron families living in London. This was about 51% of all the recorded Damron's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Damron families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damron 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 Damron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damron. 24% of Damron men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Damron women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damron were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Damron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damron 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Damron. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Damron. For the veterans among your Damron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damron lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Damron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Damron in 1947 was 27, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damron 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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