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Dambeck Family History

Dambeck 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: Dombeck, Dembeck, Lembeck, Dilbeck, Dembek, Dombek, Harbeck, Dobeck

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Where is the Dambeck family from?

You can see how Dambeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dambeck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Dambeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Dambeck families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Dambeck's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Dambeck families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dambeck 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 Dambeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dambeck. 60% of Dambeck men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farm Hand
    40%
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Census Records

There are 898 census records available for the last name Dambeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dambeck 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Dambeck. 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 498 military records available for the last name Dambeck. For the veterans among your Dambeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dambeck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Dambeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Dambeck in 1967 was 51, and 90 in 2001.

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