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Akram Family History

Akram Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic akram ‘most generous’ an elative of karīm ‘generous’ (see Karim).

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


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You can see how Akram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Akram family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Akram families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Akram's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Akram families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Akram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Akram 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Akram. 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 147 military records available for the last name Akram. For the veterans among your Akram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Akram lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Akram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Akram in 1972 was 77, and 55 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Akram 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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