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Damek Family History

Damek 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: Danek, Domek, Dame, Damer, Dymek, Adamek, Samek, Dames, James, Dale

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Where is the Damek family from?

You can see how Damek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Damek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Damek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Damek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damek 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 Damek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damek. 50% of Damek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Damek women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damek were Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Farm Owner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Damek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Damek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damek 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Damek. 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 55 military records available for the last name Damek. For the veterans among your Damek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Damek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Damek in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damek 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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