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Shahn Family History

Shahn 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, Shah, Hahn, Shahan, Spahn, Shain, Shann, Shawn, Swahn, Shahin

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Where is the Shahn family from?

You can see how Shahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shahn family living in Maryland. This was about 20% of all the recorded Shahn's in USA. Maryland and 4 other states had the highest population of Shahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahn 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 163 census records available for the last name Shahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahn 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shahn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shahn. For the veterans among your Shahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1969, in the United States, Shahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shahn in 1968 was 61, and 71 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shahn 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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