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Aleem Family History

Aleem Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan): variant of Alim.

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


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Where is the Aleem family from?

You can see how Aleem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aleem family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Aleem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Aleem family living in California. This was about 13% of all the recorded Aleem's in USA. California and 7 other states had the highest population of Aleem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aleem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aleem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Aleem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aleem 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Aleem. 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 23 military records available for the last name Aleem. For the veterans among your Aleem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aleem lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Aleem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aleem in 1974 was 63, and 49 in 2003.

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