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Ahan Family History

Ahan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Han, Shan, Gahan, Khan, Ahn, Mahan, Aman, Chan, Adan, Alan

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Where is the Ahan family from?

You can see how Ahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Ahan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ahan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ahan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ahan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ahan 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Ahan. 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 Ahan. For the veterans among your Ahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ahan lifespan?

Average Ahan life expectancy in 1993 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ahan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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