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Khamis Family History

Khamis Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Khāmis meaning literally ‘fifth’ (and also ‘Thursday’).

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


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Where is the Khamis family from?

You can see how Khamis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khamis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Khamis families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Khamis families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Khamis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Khamis families in 1901.
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What did your Khamis ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plasterer
    100%

What Khamis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Khamis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khamis 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Khamis. 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 289 military records available for the last name Khamis. For the veterans among your Khamis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khamis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Khamis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Khamis in 1968 was 92, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Khamis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Khamis 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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