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Bukhari Family History

Bukhari Surname Meaning

Muslim (Pakistan): from Arabic Bukhārī ‘from Bukhara’ a city in modern-day Uzbekistan.

In the past, Bukhara played a significant role in controlling the Silk Road, a major trade route.

This route connected Central Asia with China and the Mediterranean, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.

The influence of Bukhara on the Silk Road contributed to its historical and economic significance.

Today, its legacy continues to be felt in the region and beyond.

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


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Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Bukhari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bukhari in 1978 was 29, and 39 in 2003.

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