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Kochar Family History

Kochar Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Slovenian Kočar: status name from kočar ‘cottager’. Compare Kocher and Kotcher.

Americanized form of Czech Kočár: metonymic occupational name for a coachman or coachbuilder from Czech kočár ‘coach’.

Indian (Punjab): variant of Kochhar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kochar family from?

You can see how Kochar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kochar family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kochar's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Kochar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kochar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kochar. 60% of Kochar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kochar women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kochar were Truck Driver and Radio Op.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Radio Op
    50%

What Kochar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Kochar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochar 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kochar. 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 45 military records available for the last name Kochar. For the veterans among your Kochar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Kochar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kochar in 1965 was 75, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochar 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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