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Confar Family History

Confar 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: Confer, Confair, Conway, Bonar, Conrad, Loncar, Coufal, Coffer

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Where is the Confar family from?

You can see how Confar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Confar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Confar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Confar family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Confar's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Confar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Confar 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 293 census records available for the last name Confar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Confar 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Confar. 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 Confar. For the veterans among your Confar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Confar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1996, in the United States, Confar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Confar in 1961 was 70, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Confar 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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