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Asgar Family History

Asgar 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: Apgar, Agar, Asmar, Asghar, Asker, Alger, Akbar, Kaspar, Ungar, Saar

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Where is the Asgar family from?

You can see how Asgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asgar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Asgar families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 3 Asgar families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Asgar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Asgar families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asgar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Asgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asgar 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Asgar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Asgar. For the veterans among your Asgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asgar lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Asgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Asgar in 1995 was 45, and 67 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asgar 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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