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Kiar Family History

Kiar 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: Klar, Kier, Kjar, Kar, Kear, Kiah, Viar, Kim, Kiel, Bear

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Where is the Kiar family from?

You can see how Kiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kiar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kiar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kiar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kiar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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What did your Kiar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kiar. 50% of Kiar men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kiar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Kiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiar 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Kiar. 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 169 military records available for the last name Kiar. For the veterans among your Kiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Kiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kiar in 1967 was 92, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kiar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kiar 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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