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Daman Family History

Daman Name Meaning

Americanized form of North German Damann or Dahmann variants of Dammann and also of Damen or Dahmen . Dutch: variant of Damen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Damman, Deman, Damian, Damon, Aman, Doman, Laman, Duman, Kaman, Naman

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Where is the Daman family from?

You can see how Daman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Daman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Daman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Daman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Daman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daman. 32% of Daman men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Daman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daman were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Daman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Daman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Daman. For the veterans among your Daman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Daman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daman in 1960 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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