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Shakir Family History

Shakir Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic shākir ‘grateful, thankful’.

Al-Shākir (Ash-Shākir) ‘the All-Thankful’ is an attribute of Allah (see the Koran 158).

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


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Where is the Shakir family from?

You can see how Shakir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shakir families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Shakir families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Shakir's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shakir families in 1911.
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What did your Shakir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shakir. 34% of Shakir men worked as a Weaver.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Restaurant
    34%

What Shakir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Shakir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakir 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Shakir. 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 116 military records available for the last name Shakir. For the veterans among your Shakir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakir lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shakir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shakir in 1955 was 60, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shakir

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakir 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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