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Daer Family History

Daer 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: Baer, Dyer, Duer, Dier, Dar, Haer, Damer, Darr, Deer, Dauer

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Where is the Daer family from?

You can see how Daer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Daer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Daer families living in Hampshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Daer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Daer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daer 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 Daer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Daer. 100% of Daer men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 100% of Daer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Daer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Daer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daer 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Daer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Daer. For the veterans among your Daer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Daer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Daer in 1974 was 50, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Daer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daer 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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