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Shahim Family History

Shahim Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shahid, Shahin, Shah, Hashim, Shim, Hakim, Sham, Salim, Shahan, Rahim

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Where is the Shahim family from?

You can see how Shahim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shahim family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shahim's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shahim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Shahim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahim 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shahim. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shahim. For the veterans among your Shahim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahim lifespan?

Average Shahim life expectancy in 1963 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shahim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shahim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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