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Kawar Family History

Kawar 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: Kadar, Kawai, Kakar, Kalar, Kawa, Kazar, Lazar, Kaba, Kader, Karas

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kawar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kawar 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Kawar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kawar. For the veterans among your Kawar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kawar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Kawar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kawar in 1962 was 86, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kawar 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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