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Damsma Family History

Damsma 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: Damm, Damsky, Damman, Damme, Samsa, Gamma, Jansma, Demma, Dausman

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Where is the Damsma family from?

You can see how Damsma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damsma family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Damsma families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Damsma families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damsma's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Damsma families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damsma 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 Damsma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damsma. 100% of Damsma men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Damsma women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Damsma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Damsma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damsma 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Damsma. 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 9 military records available for the last name Damsma. For the veterans among your Damsma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damsma lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Damsma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Damsma in 1971 was 95, and 88 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damsma 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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