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Kozar Name Meaning

Czech (Kozar), Slovak (Koziar), Slovenian, Serbian, and Croatian: from an agent noun from Slavic koza ‘nanny goat’, either an occupational name for a goatherd or a nickname for an impoverished farmer who had only goats, because he could not afford cows. Slovenian and Croatian (Kožar): from kožar, an occupational name for a skinner or a dealer in skins, from koža ‘skin’, ‘hide’ + the agent noun suffix -ar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Koza, Kolar, Kozak, Kosar, Kotar, Kozel, Vozar, Kovar, Komar, Kozik

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Kozar Family Origin

Where is the Kozar family from?

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You can see how Kozar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kozar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kozar families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kozar families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kozar's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kozar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kozar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kozar Family Occupations

What did your Kozar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Liveryman was the top reported job for people in the CA named Kozar. 40% of Kozar men worked as a Liveryman

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Liveryman
    40%
  • Student
    20%
  • Carman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kozar Historical Records

What Kozar family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kozar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kozar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kozar. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kozar. For the veterans among your Kozar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kozar Life Expectancy

What is the average Kozar lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kozar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kozar in 1951 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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