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Declaire Family History

Declaire 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: Decaire, Leclaire, Leclair, Claire, Delaine, Belaire, Delair

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Where is the Declaire family from?

You can see how Declaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Declaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Declaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 38 Declaire families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Declaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Declaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Declaire 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 Declaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Declaire. 100% of Declaire men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Declaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Declaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Declaire 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Declaire. 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 62 military records available for the last name Declaire. For the veterans among your Declaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Declaire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Declaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Declaire in 1963 was 80, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Declaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Declaire 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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