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Damstra Family History

Damstra 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: Hamstra, Kamstra, Lastra, Dykstra, Datta, Tamura, Kamara, Castro

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Where is the Damstra family from?

You can see how Damstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damstra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Damstra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Damstra families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Damstra's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Damstra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damstra 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 Damstra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damstra. 67% of Damstra men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Damstra women worked as an Inspector.

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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
    67%
  • Medical Doctor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Damstra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Damstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damstra 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Damstra. 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 84 military records available for the last name Damstra. For the veterans among your Damstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damstra lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Damstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Damstra in 1953 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damstra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damstra 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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