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Kumara Family History

Kumara Surname 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: Kumar, Kamara, Komara, Kuzara, Kotara, Kara, Mara, Kurata, Kumagai

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Where is the Kumara family from?

You can see how Kumara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kumara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kumara family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kumara's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kumara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kumara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Kumara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kumara 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 Kumara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Kumara. For the veterans among your Kumara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kumara lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1978, in the United States, Kumara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kumara in 1976 was 65, and 66 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kumara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kumara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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