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Delaire Family History

Delaire Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Dallaire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Delaire family from?

You can see how Delaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Delaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 46 Delaire families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Delaire's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Delaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delaire 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 Delaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Delaire. 25% of Delaire men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Delaire women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Delaire were Farmer and Hand Sewing.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    50%
  • Hand Sewing
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Delaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delaire 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Delaire. 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 136 military records available for the last name Delaire. For the veterans among your Delaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delaire lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Delaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Delaire in 1963 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Delaire 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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