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Damken Family History

Damken 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: Dammen, Damien, Damian, Kampen, Mammen, Kamen, Damon, Domen, Dahlen

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Where is the Damken family from?

You can see how Damken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Damken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Damken family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Damken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Damken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Damken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damken 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Damken. 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 57 military records available for the last name Damken. For the veterans among your Damken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Damken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Damken in 1964 was 79, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damken 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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