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Jabbar Family History

Jabbar Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic jabbār ‘powerful mighty’. Al-Jabbār ‘the All-Compelling’ is an attribute of Allah also seen in the compound name ʿAbd al-Jabbār ʿAbdul-Jabbār (see Abdeljabbar and Abduljabbar).

In North America this surname is also established among African Americans.

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


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In 1940, Coal Loader was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jabbar. 100% of Jabbar men worked as a Coal Loader.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coal Loader
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 94 military records available for the last name Jabbar. For the veterans among your Jabbar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabbar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Jabbar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Jabbar in 1979 was 23, and 49 in 2004.

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