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Damerell Family History

Damerell Surname Meaning

from Aumale in Seine-Maritime with fused preposition d(e) ‘from’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Damerell family from?

You can see how Damerell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damerell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Damerell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Damerell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Damerell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Damerell families in 1911.
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What did your Damerell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Damerell. 40% of Damerell men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Damerell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damerell were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    20%
  • Farmer Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Damerell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damerell 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Damerell. 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 323 military records available for the last name Damerell. For the veterans among your Damerell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damerell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Damerell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Damerell in 1960 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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