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Thakar Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat): variant of Thakkar.

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


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There are 27 census records available for the last name Thakar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thakar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Thakar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thakar in 1976 was 35, and 87 in 2004.

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