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Damper Family History

Damper Surname Meaning

see Dampier.

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


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Where is the Damper family from?

You can see how Damper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Damper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Damper families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Damper's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Damper families in 1911.
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What did your Damper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Damper. 100% of Damper men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damper 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Damper. 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 154 military records available for the last name Damper. For the veterans among your Damper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damper lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Damper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Damper in 1976 was 82, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damper 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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