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Gohar Family History

Gohar Surname Meaning

from a given name deriving from Arabic jawhar ‘jewel’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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What did your Gohar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gohar. 100% of Gohar men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Gohar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gohar 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Gohar. 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 60 military records available for the last name Gohar. For the veterans among your Gohar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gohar lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Gohar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Gohar in 1984 was 76, and 65 in 1996.

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