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Damby Family History

Damby 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: Darby, Dalby, Hamby, Danby, Camby, Demby, Gamby, Daby, Day, Darcy

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Where is the Damby family from?

You can see how Damby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Damby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Damby families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Damby's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Damby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damby. 100% of Damby men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Damby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damby 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Damby. 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 28 military records available for the last name Damby. For the veterans among your Damby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damby lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Damby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Damby in 1983 was 70, and 86 in 2000.

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