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Pahan Family History

Pahan 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: Gahan, Pagan, Payan, Mahan, Dahan, Pavan, Cahan, Tahan, Kahan, Palan

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Where is the Pahan family from?

You can see how Pahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Pahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Pahan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pahan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pahan families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahan 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 199 census records available for the last name Pahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahan 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pahan. 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 Pahan. For the veterans among your Pahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahan lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Pahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pahan in 1988 was 95, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahan 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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