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Dearer Family History

Dearer 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: Deaver, Deaner, Derrer, Deamer, Deater, Searer, Bearer, Beaver, Dear

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Where is the Dearer family from?

You can see how Dearer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dearer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dearer family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dearer's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Dearer families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dearer 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 Dearer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dearer. 100% of Dearer women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Dearer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Dearer. 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 73 military records available for the last name Dearer. For the veterans among your Dearer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dearer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dearer in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dearer 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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