This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Damoth family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Damoth Family History

Damoth 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: Damuth, Kamath, Damon, Lamothe, Gamroth, Demuth, Warmoth, Damone

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Damoth family from?

You can see how Damoth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damoth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Damoth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Damoth families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Damoth's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Damoth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damoth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Damoth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damoth. 43% of Damoth men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Damoth women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damoth were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

View Census Data for Damoth | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Filer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Damoth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damoth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damoth census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Damoth

Passenger Lists

There are 80 immigration records available for the last name Damoth. 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.

View all Damoth immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Damoth. For the veterans among your Damoth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Damoth military records

You've only scratched the surface of Damoth family history

Discover More

What is the average Damoth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Damoth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Damoth in 1964 was 52, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damoth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damoth 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Damoth family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial