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Pishan Family History

Pishan 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: Shan, Pichon, Pisa, Lisman, Isham, Ishak, Pasha, Pitman, Dishman

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Where is the Pishan family from?

You can see how Pishan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pishan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pishan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Pishan families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Pishan's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Pishan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Pishan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pishan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pishan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pishan. For the veterans among your Pishan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pishan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Pishan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pishan in 1968 was 59, and 96 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pishan 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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