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Wakim Name Meaning

Arabic (Lebanon): probably a variant of Hakim . Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Hakim, Wali, Hari, Zaki, Haim, Waid, Waks, Wait, Kaim, Salim

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Where is the Wakim family from?

You can see how Wakim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wakim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wakim family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wakim's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wakim families in 1920.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Wakim ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Wakim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wakim 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Wakim. 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 29 military records available for the last name Wakim. For the veterans among your Wakim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wakim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Wakim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wakim in 1966 was 68, and 74 in 2003.

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