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Dazier Family History

Dazier Name 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: Dozier, Cazier, Lazier, Daniel, Lanier, Didier, Dahler, Danner

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Where is the Dazier family from?

You can see how Dazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dazier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Dazier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Dazier families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Dazier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dazier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dazier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dazier. 30% of Dazier men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Dazier women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dazier were Farm Laborer and Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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What Dazier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dazier 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Dazier. 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 132 military records available for the last name Dazier. For the veterans among your Dazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dazier lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Dazier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dazier in 1998 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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