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Ihn Family History

Ihn 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: In, Ahn, Ihm, Iha, Ion, Ehn, Kihn, Rihn, Bihn, John

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Where is the Ihn family from?

You can see how Ihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ihn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Ihn families were found in USA in 1840, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ihn family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ihn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ihn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Ihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ihn 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Ihn. 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 105 military records available for the last name Ihn. For the veterans among your Ihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ihn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Ihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ihn in 1965 was 87, and 89 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ihn 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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