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Ghannam Family History

Ghannam Name Meaning

Arabic (mainly the Levant and Egypt): occupational name from ghannām ‘shepherd’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Hannam, Hannan, Ghanem, Hanas, Handal, Ganas, Hannay, Hanna, Khanna

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Where is the Ghannam family from?

You can see how Ghannam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghannam family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ghannam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Ghannam family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ghannam's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Ghannam families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghannam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ghannam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ghannam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Ghannam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghannam 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Ghannam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Ghannam. For the veterans among your Ghannam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghannam lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ghannam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ghannam in 1975 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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