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Shahen Family History

Shahen 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: Shahan, Shaheen, Shahin, Shan, Hagen, Shen, Shah, Haren, Hahn, Shahid

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Where is the Shahen family from?

You can see how Shahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shahen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shahen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shahen's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Shahen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shahen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shahen. 50% of Shahen men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Shahen women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Shahen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Shahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahen 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Shahen. 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 55 military records available for the last name Shahen. For the veterans among your Shahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shahen in 1963 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shahen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shahen 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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