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Alaire Family History

Alaire 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: Claire, Alire, Allaire, Alkire, Clare, Laine, Maire, Lare, Fraire

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Where is the Alaire family from?

You can see how Alaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Alaire families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Alaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Alaire families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaire 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 Alaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Alaire. 35% of Alaire men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Alaire women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alaire were Peintre and Revenuer.

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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

  • Journalier
    35%
  • Cultivateur
    22%
  • Tudiant
    9%
  • Peintre
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    50%
  • Revenuer
    50%

What Alaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaire 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Alaire. 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 26 military records available for the last name Alaire. For the veterans among your Alaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaire lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Alaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Alaire in 1974 was 70, and 93 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alaire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaire 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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