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Khayat Name Meaning

Arabic and Jewish (Sephardic): occupational name for a tailor Arabic khayyāṭ. Its Arabic bearers are both Muslims and Christians. Compare Hayat

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


Similar surnames: Kabat, Kaya, Bhagat, Khalaf, Haydt, Chaya, Hata, Hay, Kaba, Hayes

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Where is the Khayat family from?

You can see how Khayat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khayat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Khayat families living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Khayat's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Khayat families in 1920.
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What did your Khayat ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Khayat ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Khayat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khayat 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Khayat. 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 18 military records available for the last name Khayat. For the veterans among your Khayat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khayat lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Khayat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Khayat in 1969 was 80, and 78 in 2004.

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