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Lochar Family History

Lochar 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: Locher, Bachar, Kocher, Kochan, Lockhart, Lachat, Locker, Char, Logar

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Where is the Lochar family from?

You can see how Lochar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lochar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Lochar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Lochar families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Lochar's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Lochar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lochar 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 94 census records available for the last name Lochar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lochar 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lochar. 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 4 military records available for the last name Lochar. For the veterans among your Lochar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lochar lifespan?

Average Lochar life expectancy in 1989 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lochar 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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