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Dacier Family History

Dacier 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: Daniel, Dicker, Hacker, Ducker, Lanier, Packer, Kacer, Bacher, Decker

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Where is the Dacier family from?

You can see how Dacier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dacier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Dacier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Dacier families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Dacier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Dacier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dacier 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 Dacier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Institutrice was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dacier. 100% of Dacier women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Dacier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Dacier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dacier 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Dacier. 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 92 military records available for the last name Dacier. For the veterans among your Dacier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dacier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Dacier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Dacier in 1968 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dacier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dacier 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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