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Khoja Family History

Khoja Surname Meaning

Muslim: from Arabic khoja ‘khoja’ an honorific title for a man of distinction such as professor or teacher in a Muslim school or college.

It is of Persian origin (see Khawaja).

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


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What did your Khoja ancestors do for a living?

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

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  • Student
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 57 immigration records available for the last name Khoja. 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 9 military records available for the last name Khoja. For the veterans among your Khoja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khoja lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Khoja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Khoja in 1998 was 86, and 74 in 2003.

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