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Chomar Family History

Chomar 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: Choma, Comar, Thomas, Omar, Homer, Comer, Hoar, Pomar, Cromer, Homan

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Where is the Chomar family from?

You can see how Chomar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chomar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Chomar families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Chomar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chomar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chomar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chomar 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 53 census records available for the last name Chomar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chomar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Chomar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chomar. For the veterans among your Chomar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chomar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Chomar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chomar in 1974 was 88, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chomar 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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