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Gizar Family History

Gizar 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: Giza, Guizar, Lazar, Vilar, Izard, Kozar, Gaar, Bitar, Azar, Ribar

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Where is the Gizar family from?

You can see how Gizar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gizar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gizar family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gizar's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Gizar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gizar 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 32 census records available for the last name Gizar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gizar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Gizar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gizar. For the veterans among your Gizar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gizar lifespan?

Average Gizar life expectancy in 1986 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gizar 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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