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Czar Name Meaning

Polish:: most probably a nickname for a charming man from czar ‘charm’. possibly also from Polish czar ‘tsar’.

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


Similar surnames: Cap, Car, Kar, Lazar, Zar, Char, Star, Czaja, Zaro, Cozart

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Where is the Czar family from?

You can see how Czar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Czar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Czar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Czar families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Czar's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Czar families in 1911.
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What did your Czar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Czar. 50% of Czar men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Czar women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Czar were Foreman and 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Foreman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Czar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Czar 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 334 immigration records available for the last name Czar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 232 military records available for the last name Czar. For the veterans among your Czar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Czar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Czar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Czar in 1960 was 43, and 55 in 2004.

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