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Pihan Family History

Pihan 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: Phan, Han, Pan, Shan, Mohan, Gahan, Qian, Lian, Pilat, Pagan

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Where is the Pihan family from?

You can see how Pihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pihan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pihan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pihan families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Pihan's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Pihan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pihan 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 157 census records available for the last name Pihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pihan 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Pihan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pihan. For the veterans among your Pihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pihan lifespan?

Average Pihan life expectancy in 1968 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pihan 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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