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Picar Family History

Picar 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: Pica, Picard, Pilar, Pickar, Picker, Pick, Vilar, Pear, Pilat, Pico

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Where is the Picar family from?

You can see how Picar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Picar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Picar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Picar families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Picar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Picar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Picar 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 295 census records available for the last name Picar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Picar 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Picar. 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 45 military records available for the last name Picar. For the veterans among your Picar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Picar lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Picar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Picar in 1973 was 75, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Picar 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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