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Damast Family History

Damast 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: Damas, Damask, Damaso, Mast, Daoust, Dumas, Dimas, Lamas, Daman

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Where is the Damast family from?

You can see how Damast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Damast families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damast's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Damast families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Damast ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damast. 100% of Damast men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Damast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damast 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Damast. 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 32 military records available for the last name Damast. For the veterans among your Damast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damast lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Damast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Damast in 1969 was 76, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damast 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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