Daman Family History

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Daman Name Meaning

Dutch: variant spelling of Damman. Scandinavian: see Dahman. Belorussian: from the personal name Daman (see Damian).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Damman, Deman, Damian, Damon, Aman, Doman, Laman, Duman, Kaman, Naman

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Daman Family Origin

Where is the Daman family from?

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You can see how Daman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daman families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Daman families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Daman's in the UK. London had the highest population of Daman families in 1891.
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Daman Family Occupations

What did your Daman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Daman. 50% of Daman men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Daman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daman were Farm Cowman and Private Means

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Farm Cowman
    50%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Daman Historical Records

What Daman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Daman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daman. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Daman. For the veterans among your Daman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Daman Life Expectancy

What is the average Daman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Daman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daman in 1960 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daman 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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