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Damph Family History

Damph 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: Damp, Dampf, Kamp, Damas, Lampe, Delph, Damm, Damon, Ramp, Lampi

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Where is the Damph family from?

You can see how Damph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damph family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Damph families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Damph family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Damph's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damph families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damph. 100% of Damph men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Damph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damph 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 Damph. 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 18 military records available for the last name Damph. For the veterans among your Damph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damph lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Damph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Damph in 1979 was 63, and 77 in 1999.

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