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Dametz Family History

Dametz Surname 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: Damitz, Metz, Dame, Damery, Samet, Damer, Nemetz, Deetz, Gamet, Raetz

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Where is the Dametz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dametz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dametz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Minister was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dametz. 50% of Dametz men worked as a Minister.

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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 1940

  • Minister
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Dametz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dametz 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Dametz. 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 47 military records available for the last name Dametz. For the veterans among your Dametz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dametz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Dametz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dametz in 1960 was 39, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dametz 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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