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Dahmes Family History

Dahmes 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: Dahmen, Dahmer, Dahms, Dames, James, Damas, Ames, Dahler, Dahlen

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Where is the Dahmes family from?

You can see how Dahmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahmes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Dahmes families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Dahmes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Dahmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dahmes. 50% of Dahmes men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Dahmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Dahmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahmes 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Dahmes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Dahmes. For the veterans among your Dahmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahmes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dahmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dahmes in 1967 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

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