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Kashmar Family History

Kashmar 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: Kachmar, Kaspar, Ashman, Kashyap, Cashman, Kalmar, Kassman, Kathman

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Where is the Kashmar family from?

You can see how Kashmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashmar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kashmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kashmar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kashmar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kashmar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kashmar 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 85 census records available for the last name Kashmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashmar 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kashmar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Kashmar. For the veterans among your Kashmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashmar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Kashmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kashmar in 1979 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashmar 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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