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Origins of the Azad surname

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About the Azads

We have a total number of 40 records for people with the last name Azad.

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Where do most Azads live?

In 1921, most Azads lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Azads

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 17 records for the Azad surname. The oldest one dates back to 1981.

Who were Azads most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Azads.

What are the most common Azad first names?

  • Mohammed
  • Abdul
  • Ayesha
  • Sofia

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Common jobs for Azads

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Azads in 1921
Fancy Box Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Azads in 1921
Coal Trimmer

1

Fancy Box Maker

1

Journalist

1

Manufacturer & Importer Of Tobacco Fancy Goods

1

Wood Engineer Off

1

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