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Kezar Family History

Kezar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Flemish and Dutch Keyser ‘emperor’ or of its Dutch variant Keijser.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kezar family from?

You can see how Kezar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kezar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kezar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 23 Kezar families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kezar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kezar families in 1911.
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What did your Kezar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kezar. 34% of Kezar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kezar women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kezar were Waiter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Waiter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Kezar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kezar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kezar 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Kezar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kezar. For the veterans among your Kezar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kezar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kezar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kezar in 1952 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kezar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kezar 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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