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Alami Family History

Alami Surname Meaning

Muslim is a surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Alam.

It originates from the Arabic personal name ʿĀlamī, which translates to ‘worldly (existing in the world)’.

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


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You can see how Alami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Alami family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Alami's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Alami families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Alami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alami 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Alami. 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 8 military records available for the last name Alami. For the veterans among your Alami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alami lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Alami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alami in 1969 was 32, and 83 in 2004.

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