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Damuth Family History

Damuth Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Demuth.

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


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Where is the Damuth family from?

You can see how Damuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Damuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Damuth families living in Lancashire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Damuth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Damuth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damuth 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 Damuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damuth. 32% of Damuth men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Damuth women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damuth were Attendant and Attendant.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Attendant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

What Damuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Damuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damuth 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Damuth. 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 395 military records available for the last name Damuth. For the veterans among your Damuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damuth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Damuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Damuth in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damuth 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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