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Kjar Family History

Kjar Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name from kärr ‘brushwood’ (from Old Norse kjarr).

Altered form of various variants of 1 or cognates in other Scandinavian languages such as Kjaer, Kjärr, Kjær, or K(i)ær.

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


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Where is the Kjar family from?

You can see how Kjar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kjar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kjar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kjar families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kjar's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kjar families in 1880.
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What did your Kjar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kjar. 54% of Kjar men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Kjar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kjar were Farm Helper and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Janitor
    7%
  • Farm Helper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    31%
  • Housewife
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kjar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kjar 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kjar. 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 234 military records available for the last name Kjar. For the veterans among your Kjar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kjar lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kjar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kjar in 1949 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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