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Daerr Family History

Daerr 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: Darr, Derr, Duerr, Doerr, Haerr, Barr, Baer, Davern, Dear, Dery

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Where is the Daerr family from?

You can see how Daerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daerr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Daerr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Daerr families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Daerr's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Daerr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daerr 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 Daerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Daerr. 24% of Daerr men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Daerr women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Daerr were Proprietor and Cook.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Salesgirl
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Daerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daerr 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Daerr. 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 158 military records available for the last name Daerr. For the veterans among your Daerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daerr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Daerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Daerr in 1963 was 71, and 52 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daerr 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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