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Damarus Family History

Damarus 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: Damas, Samaras, Demars, Demaris, Lazarus, Dumars, Mars, Maras, Amari

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Where is the Damarus family from?

You can see how Damarus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damarus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Damarus families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Damarus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Damarus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damarus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damarus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Damarus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Damarus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damarus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Damarus. 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 8 military records available for the last name Damarus. For the veterans among your Damarus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damarus lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Damarus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Damarus in 1997 was 80, and 78 in 1999.

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