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Dammeier Family History

Dammeier 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: Dammeyer, Dampier, Kammeyer, Kammerer, Domeier, Dobmeier, Dammer

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Where is the Dammeier family from?

You can see how Dammeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dammeier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dammeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Dammeier families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Dammeier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dammeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dammeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dammeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dammeier. 56% of Dammeier 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
    56%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
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What Dammeier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Dammeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dammeier 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Dammeier. 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 113 military records available for the last name Dammeier. For the veterans among your Dammeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dammeier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Dammeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dammeier in 1965 was 72, and 94 in 2003.

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