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Damerson Family History

Damerson 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: Dameron, Jamerson, Amerson, Merson, Amberson, Cameron, Akerson

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Where is the Damerson family from?

You can see how Damerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damerson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Damerson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Damerson families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Damerson's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Damerson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damerson ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Mechanic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Damerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damerson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Damerson. 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 51 military records available for the last name Damerson. For the veterans among your Damerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damerson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Damerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damerson in 1969 was 67, and 95 in 2004.

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