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Declare Family History

Declare 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: Clare, Leclere, Delage, Delane, Del Re, Declue, Demare, Delara

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Where is the Declare family from?

You can see how Declare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Declare family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Declare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Declare family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Declare's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Declare families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Declare surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Declare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Declare 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Declare. 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 31 military records available for the last name Declare. For the veterans among your Declare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Declare lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Declare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Declare in 1994 was 72, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Declare 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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