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Najem Surname Meaning

Arabic: variant of Najm. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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You can see how Najem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Najem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Najem family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Najem's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Najem families in 1920.
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There are 75 census records available for the last name Najem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najem 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Najem. 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 40 military records available for the last name Najem. For the veterans among your Najem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Najem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Najem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Najem in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 2002.

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