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Iahn Family History

Iahn 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: Hahn, Ahn, Kahn, Fahn, Bahn, Zahn, Jahn, Dahn, Rahn, Lahn

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Where is the Iahn family from?

You can see how Iahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Iahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Iahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Iahn families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Iahn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Iahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Iahn 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 Iahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iahn. 100% of Iahn men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Iahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Iahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iahn 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Iahn. 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 Iahn. For the veterans among your Iahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Iahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Iahn in 1964 was 82, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Iahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Iahn 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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