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Demaire Family History

Demaire 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: Demaine, Lemaire, Demare, Decaire, Demark, Demar, Maire, Dumaine

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Where is the Demaire family from?

You can see how Demaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Demaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Demaire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Demaire families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Demaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Demaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Demaire 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 Demaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Demaire. 100% of Demaire men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Demaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Demaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Demaire 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Demaire. 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 39 military records available for the last name Demaire. For the veterans among your Demaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Demaire lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Demaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Demaire in 1962 was 78, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Demaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Demaire 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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