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Azam Family History

Azam Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent):: variant of Azzam. from a personal name based on Arabic ʿaẓam ‘greatest’.

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


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You can see how Azam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Azam family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Azam families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Azam's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Azam families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Azam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Azam 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Azam. 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 137 military records available for the last name Azam. For the veterans among your Azam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Azam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Azam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Azam in 1966 was 71, and 72 in 2003.

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