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Dhar Family History

Dhar Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name probably based on Bengali dhar ‘credit’ (Sanskrit uddhāra ‘deliverance’).

Indian (Kashmir): Brahmin name of unexplained etymology.

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


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You can see how Dhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dhar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dhar family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Dhar's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Dhar families in 1920.
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There are 159 census records available for the last name Dhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dhar 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Dhar. 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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There are 31 military records available for the last name Dhar. For the veterans among your Dhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dhar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Dhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dhar in 1978 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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