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Kowar Family History

Kowar 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: Kosar, Kozar, Kotar, Kolar, Komar, Kowal, Kovar, Bowar, Omar, Kozak

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Where is the Kowar family from?

You can see how Kowar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kowar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kowar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kowar family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kowar's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kowar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kowar 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 104 census records available for the last name Kowar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kowar 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Kowar. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kowar. For the veterans among your Kowar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kowar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kowar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kowar in 1967 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kowar 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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