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Kekar Family History

Kekar Name 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: Kakar, Kear, Kezar, Pekar, Bear, Kerker, Dear, Pear, Kosar, Kehr

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Where is the Kekar family from?

You can see how Kekar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kekar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kekar families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kekar's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Kekar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kekar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kekar ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kekar ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Kekar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kekar 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kekar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Kekar. For the veterans among your Kekar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kekar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kekar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kekar in 1963 was 83, and 88 in 2004.

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