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Fakir Family History

Fakir Surname Meaning

Usually from a personal name based on Arabic Faqīr ‘poor’ ‘ascetic’. If stressed on first syllable, it may alternatively be from a personal name based on Arabic Fākhir ‘excellent’ ‘glorious’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Fakir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fakir family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Fakir families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fakir's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Fakir families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Fakir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fakir 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Fakir. 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 478 military records available for the last name Fakir. For the veterans among your Fakir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fakir lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Fakir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Fakir in 1985 was 24, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fakir 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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