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Dicaire Family History

Dicaire 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, Caire, Hilaire, Dickie, Dicker, Dickert, Maire, Dumaine

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Where is the Dicaire family from?

You can see how Dicaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dicaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dicaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Dicaire families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dicaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dicaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dicaire 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 Dicaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Voiturier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dicaire. 25% of Dicaire men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Dicaire women worked as a Voiturier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dicaire were Farmers Son and Clerk.

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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

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farmers Son
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Voiturier
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Dicaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dicaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dicaire 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Dicaire. 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 28 military records available for the last name Dicaire. For the veterans among your Dicaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dicaire lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Dicaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Dicaire in 1960 was 64, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dicaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dicaire 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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