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Kars Family History

Kars 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: Karp, Mars, Karas, Karl, Kari, Kara, Karo, Kaas, Kass, Kark

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Where is the Kars family from?

You can see how Kars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kars family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Kars families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kars's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kars families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kars 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 Kars ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kars. 100% of Kars women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kars 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 581 immigration records available for the last name Kars. 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 592 military records available for the last name Kars. For the veterans among your Kars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kars lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kars in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kars

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kars 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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