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Damora Family History

Damora 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: Samora, Lamora, Zamora, Mora, Arora, Amor, Tamura, Kamara, Demory

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Where is the Damora family from?

You can see how Damora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Damora family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Damora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Damora families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Damora's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Damora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Damora 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 Damora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Damora. 78% of Damora men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Damora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Damora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Damora 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Damora. 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 183 military records available for the last name Damora. For the veterans among your Damora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Damora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Damora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Damora in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Damora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Damora 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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