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Damphier Family History

Damphier 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: Dampier, Lamphier, Dompier, Lanphier, Dempster, Dauphin, Dahler

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Where is the Damphier family from?

You can see how Damphier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damphier family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Damphier families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Damphier's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Damphier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damphier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Damphier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damphier 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Damphier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Damphier. For the veterans among your Damphier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damphier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Damphier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Damphier in 1968 was 30, and 34 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damphier 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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