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Decarie Family History

Decarie 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: Demarie, Dearie, Decorte, Demare, Debarge, Decaire, Demaris, Demarce

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Where is the Decarie family from?

You can see how Decarie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decarie family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 162 Decarie families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Decarie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decarie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Decarie 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 Decarie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tudiant and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Decarie. 14% of Decarie men worked as a Tudiant and 50% of Decarie women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Decarie were Commis and Revenue.

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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 1921

  • Tudiant
    14%
  • Cultivateur
    10%
  • Journalier
    8%
  • Commis
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    50%
  • Revenue
    50%

What Decarie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Decarie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decarie 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Decarie. 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 52 military records available for the last name Decarie. For the veterans among your Decarie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decarie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Decarie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Decarie in 1963 was 73, and 100 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decarie 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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