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Kodar Family History

Kodar 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, Kadar, Kozar, Kotar, Kolar, Komar, Koda, Koder, Kovar, Godar

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Where is the Kodar family from?

You can see how Kodar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kodar families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kodar's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kodar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kodar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kodar. 100% of Kodar women worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Kodar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodar 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kodar. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kodar. For the veterans among your Kodar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodar lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Kodar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kodar in 1982 was 70, and 90 in 1999.

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