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Kogar Family History

Kogar 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: Kosar, Kozar, Koga, Kotar, Logar, Bogar, Kolar, Komar, Kogan, Koger

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Where is the Kogar family from?

You can see how Kogar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kogar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kogar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kogar families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kogar's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Kogar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kogar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kogar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kogar. 43% of Kogar men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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What Kogar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Kogar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kogar 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 Kogar. 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 26 military records available for the last name Kogar. For the veterans among your Kogar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kogar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Kogar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kogar in 1979 was 69, and 79 in 1998.

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