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Damke Family History

Damke 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, Kamke, Danke, Domke, Dake, Lamke, Dalke, Darke, Dumke

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Where is the Damke family from?

You can see how Damke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Damke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Damke families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Damke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Damke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Damke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damke. 39% of Damke men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Steelworker
    16%
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Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Damke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damke 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Damke. 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 560 military records available for the last name Damke. For the veterans among your Damke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Damke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Damke in 1966 was 64, and 69 in 2004.

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