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Azer Name Meaning

Arabic (Egypt): variant of Azar Bearers of this surname are mostly Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Azar, Ader, Ozer, Aber, Auer, Aziz, Axel, Ater, Aker, Lazer

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Where is the Azer family from?

You can see how Azer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Azer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Azer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Azer families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Azer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Azer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Azer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Azer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Azer. 53% of Azer men worked as a Salesman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    53%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Tailor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Azer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Azer 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Azer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Azer. For the veterans among your Azer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Azer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Azer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Azer in 1957 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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