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Azzam Family History

Azzam Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from the personal name ʿAzzām meaning ‘very determined resolute’ and also used as an epithet for ‘lion’. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Azam, Aslam, Akram, Azzi, Azad, Azzara, Alam, Aziz, Salaam, Buza

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What did your Azzam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Azzam. 100% of Azzam men worked as a Laborer. .

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Azzam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Azzam 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Azzam. 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 21 military records available for the last name Azzam. For the veterans among your Azzam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Azzam lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Azzam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Azzam in 1948 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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