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Zakir Family History

Zakir Surname Meaning

from a male given name deriving from Arabic dhākir ‘glorifier’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Zakir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zakir family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zakir family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zakir's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Zakir families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Zakir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zakir 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Zakir. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zakir. For the veterans among your Zakir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zakir lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Zakir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Zakir in 1995 was 56, and 87 in 2002.

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