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Dambaugh Family History

Dambaugh 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: Wambaugh, Tombaugh, Arbaugh, Drawbaugh, Carbaugh, Amsbaugh, Stambaugh

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Where is the Dambaugh family from?

You can see how Dambaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dambaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dambaugh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Dambaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Dambaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Dambaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dambaugh 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 Dambaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dambaugh. 39% of Dambaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Dambaugh women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dambaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 812 census records available for the last name Dambaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dambaugh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dambaugh. 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 88 military records available for the last name Dambaugh. For the veterans among your Dambaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dambaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Dambaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Dambaugh in 1966 was 72, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dambaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dambaugh 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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