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Wizar Family History

Wizar 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: Wiza, Lazar, Vilar, Izard, Kozar, Wear, Bitar, Azar, Ribar, Giza

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Where is the Wizar family from?

You can see how Wizar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wizar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wizar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Wizar families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wizar's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wizar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wizar 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 102 census records available for the last name Wizar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wizar 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Wizar. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wizar. For the veterans among your Wizar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wizar lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Wizar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wizar in 1989 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wizar 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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