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Damens Family History

Damens 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: Kamens, Dames, James, Damas, Kamen, Ames, Damon, Domen, Dalen, Dahmen

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Damens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damens 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Damens. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Damens. For the veterans among your Damens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damens lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1987, in the United States, Damens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Damens in 1979 was 61, and 89 in 1987.

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