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Daman Family History

Daman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Damann or Dahmann variants of Dammann and also of Damen or Dahmen.

Dutch: variant of Damen.

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


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Where is the Daman family from?

You can see how Daman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Daman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Daman families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Daman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Daman families in 1911.
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What did your Daman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Daman. 37% of Daman 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
    37%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Daman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Daman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Daman in 1960 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daman 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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