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Mairé Family History

Mairé 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: Mair, Maire, Mairs, Mark, Main, Taira, Mars, Mari, Mira, Fair

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Where is the Mairé family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mairé 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 Mairé ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mairé. 45% of Mairé men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Mairé women worked as an Income.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

What Mairé family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mairé. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mairé 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mairé. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mairé. For the veterans among your Mairé ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mairé lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mairé

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