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Dahms Family History

Dahms Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from Dahm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Dahms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dahms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Dahms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Dahms families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dahms's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dahms families in 1911.
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What did your Dahms ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Dahms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dahms 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dahms. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Dahms. For the veterans among your Dahms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dahms lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Dahms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dahms in 1958 was 50, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dahms 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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