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Colar Family History

Colar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kohler.

Americanized form of Czech Kolář, Slovak Kolár, Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian Kolar, all meaning ‘cartwright, wheelwright’.

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


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Where is the Colar family from?

You can see how Colar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Colar families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colar. 38% of Colar men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Colar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colar were Bartender and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Bartender
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Colar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colar 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Colar. 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 237 military records available for the last name Colar. For the veterans among your Colar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Colar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Colar in 1965 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colar 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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