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Shaheed Family History

Shaheed Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Shahid .

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


Similar surnames: Shaheen, Shahid, Shareef, Rasheed, Shahin, Hameed, Waheed, Shehee

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Where is the Shaheed family from?

You can see how Shaheed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaheed family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Shaheed family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaheed's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Shaheed families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaheed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaheed ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shaheed ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Shaheed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaheed 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Shaheed. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shaheed. For the veterans among your Shaheed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaheed lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Shaheed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaheed in 1979 was 80, and 56 in 2004.

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