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Vohar Family History

Vohar 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: Vozar, Mohar, Omar, Mohan, Nohr, Vilar, Kosar, Solar, Kozar, Gohr

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Where is the Vohar family from?

You can see how Vohar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vohar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Vohar families living in New Jersey. This was about 22% of all the recorded Vohar's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Vohar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vohar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vohar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vohar. 50% of Vohar men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Welder
    50%
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What Vohar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Vohar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vohar 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Vohar. 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 74 military records available for the last name Vohar. For the veterans among your Vohar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vohar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Vohar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Vohar in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

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