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Dalaire Family History

Dalaire 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: Dallaire, Claire, Delaine, Belaire, Delair, Alire, Decaire, Allaire

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Where is the Dalaire family from?

You can see how Dalaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dalaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dalaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 153 Dalaire families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Dalaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dalaire families in 1911.
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What did your Dalaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Marchande were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Dalaire. 52% of Dalaire men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Dalaire women worked as a Marchande. .

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    52%
  • Journalier
    26%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Ovrier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Marchande
    100%
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What Dalaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dalaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dalaire 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Dalaire. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Dalaire. For the veterans among your Dalaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dalaire lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1977, in the United States, Dalaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dalaire in 1976 was 89, and 77 in 1977.

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