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Idan Family History

Idan 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: Ida, Iden, Ivan, Adan, Dan, Iman, Iwan, Han, Yan, Pan

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Where is the Idan family from?

You can see how Idan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Idan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Idan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Idan family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Idan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Idan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Idan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Idan 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Idan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Idan. For the veterans among your Idan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Idan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Idan 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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