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Hashim Family History

Hashim Surname Meaning

Muslim: from an Arabic personal name Hāshim literally meaning ‘crusher (of bread)’. This was the byname of ʿAmr al-ʿUlā ibn ʿAbd-Manāf the great-grandfather of the prophet Muhammad.

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


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Where is the Hashim family from?

You can see how Hashim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hashim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hashim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Hashim families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Hashim's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hashim families in 1891.
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What did your Hashim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hashim. 100% of Hashim men worked as a Waiter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Waiter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hashim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hashim 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 795 immigration records available for the last name Hashim. 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 239 military records available for the last name Hashim. For the veterans among your Hashim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hashim lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hashim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hashim in 1957 was 63, and 102 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hashim ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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