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Decaire Family History

Decaire Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Canadian Dicaire itself a Frenchified form of English Dicker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Decaire family from?

You can see how Decaire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Decaire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Decaire families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 183 Decaire families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Decaire's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Decaire families in 1911.
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What did your Decaire ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and House Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Decaire. 30% of Decaire men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Decaire women worked as a House Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Journalier
    11%
  • Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • House Maid
    100%

What Decaire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Decaire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Decaire 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Decaire. 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 261 military records available for the last name Decaire. For the veterans among your Decaire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Decaire lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Decaire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Decaire in 1955 was 48, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Decaire 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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