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Daume Family History

Daume 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: Dame, Damme, Daum, Daube, Dube, Duke, Dale, Baum, Due, Aude

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Where is the Daume family from?

You can see how Daume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daume family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Daume families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Daume families living in Missouri. This was about 45% of all the recorded Daume's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Daume families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daume surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daume. 43% of Daume men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Daume women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daume were Laborer and Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 932 census records available for the last name Daume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daume 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Daume. 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 225 military records available for the last name Daume. For the veterans among your Daume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daume lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Daume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Daume in 1961 was 52, and 82 in 2001.

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