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Damsgard Family History

Damsgard 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: Damgaard, Haggard, Agard, Ramstad, Hansard, Dugard, Ramsland, Maggard

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Where is the Damsgard family from?

You can see how Damsgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damsgard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damsgard families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Damsgard families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Damsgard's in USA. California had the highest population of Damsgard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damsgard 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 Damsgard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Damsgard. 100% of Damsgard men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Damsgard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Damsgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damsgard 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Damsgard. 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 57 military records available for the last name Damsgard. For the veterans among your Damsgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damsgard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Damsgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Damsgard in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damsgard 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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