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Dares Family History

Dares 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: Mares, Bares, Ares, Danes, Dales, Kares, Daves, Gares, Dawes, Fares

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Where is the Dares family from?

You can see how Dares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dares family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Dares families living in Staffordshire. This was about 16% of all the recorded Dares's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Dares families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dares 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 Dares ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Dares. 100% of Dares 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Dares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dares 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 552 immigration records available for the last name Dares. 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 334 military records available for the last name Dares. For the veterans among your Dares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dares lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dares in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dares 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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