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Pozar Family History

Pozar Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian (Požar); Czech (Požár): topographic name for someone who lived on a piece of ground that had recently been cleared by fire

from požar Czech požár ‘(site of a) fire’.

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


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Where is the Pozar family from?

You can see how Pozar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pozar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pozar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Pozar families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Pozar's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pozar families in 1911.
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What did your Pozar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pozar. 60% of Pozar men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pozar women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pozar were Bartender and Housework.

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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%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Bartender
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Pozar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Pozar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pozar 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Pozar. 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 242 military records available for the last name Pozar. For the veterans among your Pozar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pozar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Pozar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pozar in 1962 was 69, and 77 in 2003.

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