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Shahbaz Family History

Shahbaz Surname Meaning

Pakistani Afghanistani and Iranian: from the Persian personal name Shāhbāz from shāhbāz a Persian word composed of shāh ‘king emperor’ and bāz ‘goshawk’ denoting ‘northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)’ a prized falconry bird.

The literal meaning of the name is thus ‘royal goshawk’ but it is also interpreted as ‘brave’.

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


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You can see how Shahbaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahbaz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shahbaz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shahbaz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shahbaz families in 1920.
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What did your Shahbaz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Shahbaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahbaz 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Shahbaz. 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 70 military records available for the last name Shahbaz. For the veterans among your Shahbaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahbaz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shahbaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shahbaz in 1967 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

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