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Kamar Family History

Kamar 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: Kumar, Kadar, Kamal, Jamar, Kramar, Kamara, Amar, Kamer, Kalmar

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Where is the Kamar family from?

You can see how Kamar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kamar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kamar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kamar family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kamar's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kamar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kamar 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 Kamar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kamar. 100% of Kamar men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kamar women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kamar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Kamar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kamar 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Kamar. 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 123 military records available for the last name Kamar. For the veterans among your Kamar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kamar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kamar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kamar in 1963 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kamar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kamar 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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