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Kohara Family History

Kohara 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: Kotara, Ohara, Kihara, Komara, Kosar, Kozar, Kamara, Kara, Kotar

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Where is the Kohara family from?

You can see how Kohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kohara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kohara families living in Hawaii. This was about 43% of all the recorded Kohara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Kohara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kohara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kohara. 34% of Kohara men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 238 census records available for the last name Kohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohara 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Kohara. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kohara. For the veterans among your Kohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kohara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kohara in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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