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Ebrahim Family History

Ebrahim Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia): variant of Ibrahim. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Muslim (mainly Iran): from a Persian variant of the Arabic personal name Ibrahim.

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


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Where is the Ebrahim family from?

You can see how Ebrahim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ebrahim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ebrahim family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ebrahim's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Ebrahim families in 1920.
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What did your Ebrahim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sailor was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ebrahim. 100% of Ebrahim men worked as a Sailor.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Sailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Ebrahim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ebrahim 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Ebrahim. 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 192 military records available for the last name Ebrahim. For the veterans among your Ebrahim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ebrahim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ebrahim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ebrahim in 1964 was 73, and 70 in 2002.

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