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Dacier Family History

Dacier 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: 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 1920 there were 5 Dacier families living in Massachusetts. This was about 13% of all the recorded Dacier's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dacier families in 1920.
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.

What did your Dacier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dacier. 25% of Dacier men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dacier women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dacier were Labor and Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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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 the USA, 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.

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