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Akhtar Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent and Afghanistan): from the Persian personal name Akhtar ‘star’ also used to mean ‘good fortune’. In Urdu Akhtar is used in combination with other words for example Akhtar ud-Dīn ‘star of religion (i.e. Islam)’. Compare Akhter and Aktar

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


Similar surnames: Akbar, Akhter, Antar, Achter, Arata, Ashman, Asmar, Bitar, Tatar

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You can see how Akhtar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akhtar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Akhtar family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Akhtar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Akhtar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Akhtar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akhtar 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Akhtar. 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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There are 118 military records available for the last name Akhtar. For the veterans among your Akhtar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akhtar lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Akhtar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Akhtar in 1985 was 84, and 64 in 2004.

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