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Dearie Name Meaning

English (Norfolk) and Scottish (Glasgow): variant of Derry .

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


Similar surnames: Darke, Beare, Weare, Deale, Pearce, Deere, Earle, Deakin, Peare

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Where is the Dearie family from?

You can see how Dearie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dearie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dearie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Dearie families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dearie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dearie families in 1891.
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What did your Dearie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dearie. 100% of Dearie men worked as a Public Works Labourer and 72% of Dearie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Public Works Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Dearie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dearie 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Dearie. 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 517 military records available for the last name Dearie. For the veterans among your Dearie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dearie lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Dearie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Dearie in 1959 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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