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Koar Family History

Koar 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, Klar, Kozar, Kor, Kotar, Hoar, Loar, Goar, Kolar, Kjar

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Where is the Koar family from?

You can see how Koar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Koar families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Koar families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Koar's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Koar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koar. 100% of Koar women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Koar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koar 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Koar. 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 45 military records available for the last name Koar. For the veterans among your Koar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koar lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Koar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Koar in 1952 was 57, and 73 in 2002.

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