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Damschroeder Family History

Damschroeder Name 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: Damschroder, Schroeder, Schroder, Schoeder, Schroedel, Schreder

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Where is the Damschroeder family from?

You can see how Damschroeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damschroeder family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damschroeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Damschroeder families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Damschroeder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Damschroeder families in 1880.
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What did your Damschroeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, General Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damschroeder. 67% of Damschroeder men worked as a General 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 1940

  • General Farmer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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What Damschroeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Damschroeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damschroeder 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Damschroeder. 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 28 military records available for the last name Damschroeder. For the veterans among your Damschroeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damschroeder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Damschroeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Damschroeder in 1963 was 69, and 84 in 2003.

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