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Deare Family History

Deare Surname Meaning

see Dear.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Deare family from?

You can see how Deare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Deare families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Deare families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Deare's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Deare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deare 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 Deare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Deare. 82% of Deare 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
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Deare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deare 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 721 immigration records available for the last name Deare. 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 503 military records available for the last name Deare. For the veterans among your Deare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deare lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Deare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Deare in 1972 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deare 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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