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Dampyear Family History

Dampyear 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: Dampier, Lamphear, Samper, Hamper, Camper, Dompier, Damer, Dammer

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Where is the Dampyear family from?

You can see how Dampyear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dampyear family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Dampyear families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Dampyear's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Dampyear families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Dampyear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dampyear 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Dampyear. 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 4 military records available for the last name Dampyear. For the veterans among your Dampyear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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