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Damas Name Meaning

French: from a medieval personal name (Latin Dalmatius), originally an ethnic name for someone from Dalmatia (the coast of Croatia). The name may be of Illyrian origin and akin to southern Albanian delme ‘sheep’. It was borne by a 3rd-century bishop of Pavia and a 6th-century bishop of Rodez, both of whom were popularly venerated in the Middle Ages. The surname is also established in Spain and Portugal and may be of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Dumas, Damask, Dimas, Lama, Maras, Daman, Delmas, Tamas, Damaso, Laas

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Damas Family Origin

Where is the Damas family from?

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    You can see how Damas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Damas families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Damas families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damas's in the USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Damas families in 1840.
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    Damas Family Occupations

    What did your Damas ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Farming and Labors On Farm were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Damas. A less common occupation for the Damas family was Job Laborer. The most common Damas occupation in the USA was Farmer. 27% of Damas's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      27%

    • Farming

      27%

    • Labors On Farm

      13%

    • Job Laborer

      7%

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

    Damas Historical Records

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    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Damas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Damas. 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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    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Damas. For the veterans among your Damas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Damas Life Expectancy

    What is the average Damas lifespan?

    Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Damas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Damas in 1945 was 43, and 77 in 2004.

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    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damas 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.

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