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Najm Surname Meaning

Arabic: from the personal name Najm ‘star’. 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 Najm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Najm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Najm family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Najm's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Najm families in 1920.
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There are 41 census records available for the last name Najm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Najm 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Najm. 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 4 military records available for the last name Najm. For the veterans among your Najm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Najm lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Najm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Najm in 1958 was 65, and 64 in 2002.

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