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Asghar Family History

Asghar Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from Arabic aṣghar ‘smaller’ also ‘younger’ comparative of ṣaghīr ‘small young’ used as a distinguishing epithet or a personal name.

It was borne by ʿAlī Aṣghar ‘Younger Ali’ a grandson of the first Shiite imam Ali.

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


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What did your Asghar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Asghar. 100% of Asghar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
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Passenger Lists

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Asghar. For the veterans among your Asghar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asghar lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Asghar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Asghar in 1991 was 71, and 71 in 2002.

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