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Damiter Family History

Damiter 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: Hamiter, Demeter, Dampier, Amster, Daiker, Damer, Deiter, Kaminer

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Where is the Damiter family from?

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

What did your Damiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damiter. 100% of Damiter men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Damiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damiter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Damiter. 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 16 military records available for the last name Damiter. For the veterans among your Damiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damiter lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Damiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Damiter in 1963 was 87, and 74 in 2004.

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