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Daml Family History

Daml 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: Dahl, Damm, Damp, Dame, Dall, Dam, Dal, Daul, Dail, Deml

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Where is the Daml family from?

You can see how Daml families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daml family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Daml families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Daml families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Daml's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Daml families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daml surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daml ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Daml ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Daml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daml 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Daml. 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 41 military records available for the last name Daml. For the veterans among your Daml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daml lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Daml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Daml in 1966 was 30, and 62 in 2000.

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