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Damon Name Meaning

English (Dorset): variant of Diamond . Alternatively it may be a variant of Daymon . French: derivative of Dam ‘agile nimble’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Daron, Amon, Hamon, Daymon, Daman, Salmon, Amos, Kamin, Dalton

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Where is the Damon family from?

You can see how Damon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Damon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 55 Damon families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Damon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Damon families in 1911.
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What did your Damon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Damon. 43% of Damon 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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Cultivateur
    16%
  • Engineer
    11%
  • Journalier
    11%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Damon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Damon. For the veterans among your Damon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damon lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Damon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Damon in 1942 was 29, and 78 in 2004.

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