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Ghazi Family History

Ghazi Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on Arabic ghāzī ‘conqueror fighter for the faith’; this was a title borne by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (1658–1707).

Bearers of this surname are mostly Muslims.

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


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There are 59 census records available for the last name Ghazi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghazi 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Ghazi. 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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There are 139 military records available for the last name Ghazi. For the veterans among your Ghazi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghazi lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Ghazi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ghazi in 1983 was 76, and 58 in 2004.

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