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Dahmann Family History

Dahmann 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: Dammann, Ahmann, Dahlmann, Dahman, Kahmann, Lahmann, Rahman, Ehmann

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Where is the Dahmann family from?

You can see how Dahmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dahmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Dahmann families living in Missouri. This was about 82% of all the recorded Dahmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dahmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dahmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dahmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dahmann. 100% of Dahmann men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 100% of Dahmann women 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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Dahmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Dahmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahmann 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Dahmann. 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 84 military records available for the last name Dahmann. For the veterans among your Dahmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahmann lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Dahmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dahmann in 1969 was 91, and 90 in 2002.

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