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Abdul Family History

Abdul Surname Meaning

Muslim: from Arabic ?abdul, ?abd al ‘servant of the …’. Abdul is normally a component of a compound name referring to one of the attributes of Allah mentioned in the Qur’an or the Hadith.

For example, in the name ?Abdul?Aziz, it means ‘servant of the Powerful’. Similarly, ?Abdul-?Hakim translates to ‘servant of the Wise’.

Another common example is ?Abdul-Qadir, which means ‘servant of the Capable’.

The use of 'Abdul' reflects a deep reverence and connection to the various attributes of Allah within the Islamic tradition.

This naming convention highlights the importance of servitude and humility in relation to the divine in Muslim culture.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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You can see how Abdul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abdul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Abdul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Abdul families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Abdul's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Abdul families in 1891.
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What did your Abdul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Shop Boy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abdul. 17% of Abdul men worked as a Tailors Shop Boy and 100% of Abdul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Shop Boy
    17%
  • Ships Fireman
    17%
  • Sailor S S Shrop Shire
    17%
  • Seaman Clan Les
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Abdul. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Abdul. For the veterans among your Abdul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abdul lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Abdul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Abdul in 1964 was 68, and 50 in 2004.

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