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Kashar Family History

Kashar 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: Kaspar, Washer, Bachar, Kosar, Kasza, Kadar, Kasner, Kasai, Gaspar

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Where is the Kashar family from?

You can see how Kashar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kashar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Kashar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kashar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kashar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kashar 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 Kashar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kashar. 100% of Kashar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kashar women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kashar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Kashar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kashar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kashar. For the veterans among your Kashar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Kashar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kashar in 1967 was 82, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kashar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashar 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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