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Lozar Family History

Lozar 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: Lazar, Kozar, Loza, Logar, Loar, Vozar, Luzar, Rozar, Omar, Kozak

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Where is the Lozar family from?

You can see how Lozar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lozar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lozar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Lozar families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lozar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Lozar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lozar 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 Lozar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lozar. 31% of Lozar men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Lozar women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lozar were Clerk and Dressmaker.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Dressmaker
    10%

What Lozar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lozar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lozar 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Lozar. 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 206 military records available for the last name Lozar. For the veterans among your Lozar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lozar lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Lozar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lozar in 1943 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lozar 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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