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Declair Family History

Declair Name 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: Leclair, Delair, Decuir, Auclair, Laclair, Clair, Decaire, Delain

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Where is the Declair family from?

You can see how Declair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Declair family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Declair families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Declair families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Declair's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Declair families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Declair surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Declair ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Declair. 34% of Declair men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Declair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Declair 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Declair. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 86 military records available for the last name Declair. For the veterans among your Declair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Declair lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Declair life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Declair in 1969 was 89, and 77 in 2000.

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