Dampton Family History

Dampton Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Hampton, Rampton, Lampton, Campton, Frampton, Dalton, Damon, Sampson, Hampson, Danton

98 record(s) for Dampton

34	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2	Military Records
6	Immigration Records
50	Census and Voter Lists
6	Member Trees

Where is the Dampton family from?

You can see how Dampton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dampton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dampton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Dampton family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Dampton's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dampton families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dampton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dampton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dampton.

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

Laborer

100%

What Dampton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 50 census records available for the last name Dampton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dampton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 6 immigration records available for the last name Dampton. 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.

Military Records

There are 2 military records available for the last name Dampton. For the veterans among your Dampton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Dampton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dampton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.