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Kaar Family History

Kaar 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: Haar, Saar, Kaur, Klar, Kadar, Gaar, Paar, Kaas, Baar, Kahr

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Where is the Kaar family from?

You can see how Kaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kaar families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaar's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kaar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaar 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 Kaar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaar. 25% of Kaar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kaar women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kaar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaar 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Kaar. 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 284 military records available for the last name Kaar. For the veterans among your Kaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kaar in 1964 was 76, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaar 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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