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Kashan Family History

Kashan 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: Kastan, Kasdan, Kathan, Kashani, Kahan, Kasman, Shan, Kalman, Kaplan

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Where is the Kashan family from?

You can see how Kashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kashan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kashan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kashan families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kashan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kashan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kashan 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 Kashan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kashan. 45% of Kashan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Packer
    23%

What Kashan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Kashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kashan 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Kashan. 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 36 military records available for the last name Kashan. For the veterans among your Kashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kashan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Kashan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kashan in 1966 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kashan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kashan 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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