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Konar Family History

Konar 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, Bonar, Kotar, Kolar, Komar, Kovar, Kong, Jonas, Donat

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Where is the Konar family from?

You can see how Konar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Konar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Konar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Konar families living in New Jersey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Konar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Konar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Konar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Konar ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Chipper
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Konar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Konar 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Konar. 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 82 military records available for the last name Konar. For the veterans among your Konar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Konar lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Konar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Konar in 1957 was 22, and 95 in 2004.

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