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Alshan Family History

Alshan 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: Alsman, Olshan, Shan, Allman, Alston, Ashman, Alban, Asman, Allan

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Where is the Alshan family from?

You can see how Alshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alshan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Alshan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alshan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alshan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alshan 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 51 census records available for the last name Alshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alshan 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Alshan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Alshan. For the veterans among your Alshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alshan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1990, in the United States, Alshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Alshan in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alshan 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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