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Ihben Family History

Ihben 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: Ihnen, Chen, Shen, Ben, Imber, Leben, Hoen, Iden, Thoen, Ruben

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Where is the Ihben family from?

You can see how Ihben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ihben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Ihben families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihben's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ihben families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Ihben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihben 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ihben. 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 49 military records available for the last name Ihben. For the veterans among your Ihben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihben lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Ihben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ihben in 1982 was 79, and 56 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihben 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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