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Kadir Family History

Kadir Surname Meaning

Muslim: variant of Qadir. Compare Kader.

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


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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Kadir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadir 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 665 immigration records available for the last name Kadir. 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 196 military records available for the last name Kadir. For the veterans among your Kadir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadir lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kadir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kadir in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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