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Mohammed Family History

Mohammed Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Muhammad . This is the traditional English-language spelling and as such also the most common spelling in India. It is also the most common spelling in Ethiopia and some of the Arabic countries e.g. Iraq and Yemen. Compare Mohamed .

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


Similar surnames: Muhammed, Mohamed, Mohammad, Muhammad, Mohamad, Mohammadi, Hammel

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Where is the Mohammed family from?

You can see how Mohammed families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mohammed family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Mohammed families living in California. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mohammed's in USA. California had the highest population of Mohammed families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mohammed surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mohammed ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mohammed. 55% of Mohammed men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mohammed women worked as a Maid. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Acrobat
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mohammed. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mohammed 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mohammed. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mohammed. For the veterans among your Mohammed ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mohammed lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mohammed life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mohammed in 1955 was 55, and 61 in 2004.

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