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Damschen Family History

Damschen 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: Dascher, Paschen, Ramsden, Ascher, Gamache, Hoeschen, Dausch, Wascher

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Where is the Damschen family from?

You can see how Damschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damschen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Damschen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Damschen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Damschen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Damschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damschen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damschen. 25% of Damschen men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Helper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Damschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damschen 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Damschen. 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 157 military records available for the last name Damschen. For the veterans among your Damschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damschen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Damschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damschen in 1962 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

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