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Damitz Family History

Damitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place in Pomerania called Damitz.

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


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Where is the Damitz family from?

You can see how Damitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damitz family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Damitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Damitz family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Damitz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Damitz families in 1911.
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What did your Damitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Damitz. 26% of Damitz men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Damitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Damitz were Clerk and Servant.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Policeman
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Servant
    25%

What Damitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Damitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damitz 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Damitz. 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 929 military records available for the last name Damitz. For the veterans among your Damitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damitz lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Damitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Damitz in 1950 was 32, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damitz 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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