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Dammond Family History

Dammond 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: Hammond, Diamond, Damon, Dearmond, Desmond, Dammann, Ammon, Gammon

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Where is the Dammond family from?

You can see how Dammond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dammond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dammond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dammond family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dammond's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Dammond families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dammond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dammond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dammond. 56% of Dammond men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dammond women worked as a Secretary. .

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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
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Helper
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Dammond family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 690 census records available for the last name Dammond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dammond 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Dammond. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dammond. For the veterans among your Dammond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dammond lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dammond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Dammond in 1966 was 77, and 87 in 2003.

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