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Bhan Surname Meaning

Indian (Jammu and Kashmir): Kashmiri Brahmin name from Kashmiri bani denoting a maker of utensils.

Ultimately a derivative of Sanskrit bhajana ‘utensil’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Bhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bhan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bhan families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bhan's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bhan families in 1880.
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There are 206 census records available for the last name Bhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bhan 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Bhan. 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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There are 352 military records available for the last name Bhan. For the veterans among your Bhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bhan lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Bhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bhan in 1976 was 35, and 79 in 2003.

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