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Shatan Family History

Shatan 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, Shaban, Hata, Shan, Seaton, Satin, Hasan, Sagan, Sultan, Haan

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Where is the Shatan family from?

You can see how Shatan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shatan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shatan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shatan families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Shatan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shatan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shatan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shatan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Shatan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shatan 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 Shatan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shatan. For the veterans among your Shatan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shatan lifespan?

Average Shatan life expectancy in 2001 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shatan 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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