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Marhar Family History

Marhar 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: Merhar, Marlar, Mahar, Marker, Magyar, Maras, Bachar, Marchal, Marr

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Where is the Marhar family from?

You can see how Marhar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Marhar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Marhar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Marhar family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Marhar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Marhar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Marhar 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 326 census records available for the last name Marhar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Marhar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Marhar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Marhar. For the veterans among your Marhar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Marhar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Marhar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Marhar in 1975 was 28, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Marhar 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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