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Fahim Family History

Fahim Surname Meaning

Muslim: from the Arabic personal name Fahīm from fahīm ‘intelligent’. Compare Faheem.

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


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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fahim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Fahim ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Fahim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fahim 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Fahim. 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 43 military records available for the last name Fahim. For the veterans among your Fahim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fahim lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Fahim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fahim in 1975 was 75, and 68 in 2002.

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