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Damin Family History

Damin 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: Damian, Amin, Dain, Damon, Kamin, Darin, Dalin, Yamin, Davin, Domin

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Where is the Damin family from?

You can see how Damin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Damin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Damin families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Damin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damin. 46% of Damin 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
    46%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Miner
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damin 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Damin. 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 393 military records available for the last name Damin. For the veterans among your Damin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Damin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Damin in 1970 was 66, and 90 in 2003.

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