Hi, my name is Omar and I am part of the first generation of children born in the United States. My mom was born Fatana Rostamali and is now Fatana Sarwar and my father is currently known as John Sarwar. I do know that he changed his name from Mohammed to John after immigrating to the United States. My mother immigrated to the United States in December of 1983 while my father came in 1981. Trying to trace back my family lines is a bit difficult. Speaking to my father and mother has only given me names. As it turns out they don't keep birth or death records of people. Because of this my parents only have birthdays that were 'invented' as they like to call it and I'm assuming this would be true for anyone else in my family that immigrated here.
I am particularly interested in tracing the paternal line on my father's side mainly because I know less about it. The line going from my grandfather to my great great grandfather. Mohammed Akbar was my grandfather and he was married to Zahra. Before him was Mohammed Azam married to Tajwar. And finally before that was Mohammed Rustam married to Zenab. One of the issues I'm having is the way the names are spelled. Since they are in another language I'm sure the names are spelled the way they sound. Also, as far as my father knows everyone was born and married in Kabul, Afghanistan.
I'd like to know if anyone can help me find more information on my great great grandfather or point me in a direction to start. Information on Mohammed Akbar or Mohammed Azam would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Omar Sarwar